Virgil Rock Ranch Vineyard

Vineyard Profile

Located at 850 feet on the lower slopes of Spring Mountain, the Virgil Rock Ranch Vineyard faces north, an exposed, cooler aspect that intensifies natural acidity and elevates aromatic precision. Planted exclusively to Clone 4 cabernet sauvignon on volcanic soils layered with decomposed sandstone and shale, this site yields a wine of rare tension and elegance.

Soil

Soils here are volcanic mountain loam with decomposed sandstone and shale, complex, well-drained, and minerally expressive. There are a few pockets of very shallow soils within the blocks, which concentrate the fruit further but require close attention during the season. The vineyard is farmed sustainably, with organic practices, and draws from two on-property wells. A cover crop is seeded each winter between rows.

Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon, clone 4:
The entire vineyard is planted to Clone 4 Cabernet Sauvignon on 3309 rootstock. Clone 4 is known for high quality, low yields, and characteristically small berries — the kind of clone that rewards patience. Small berries mean a higher skin-to-juice ratio, which translates to deeper color, more concentrated tannins, and greater aromatic complexity.

Harvest

October

AVA

Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley

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