Vineyard Sources
	Anderson Valley Reserve (formerly Floodgate Vineyard) Located at the far western end of the Anderson Valley about 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean, this property is situated on a steep southerly slope at an elevation of 750 feet. There is a strong maritime influence at work here, characterized by frequent summer fog and wind, yet temperatures can reach 100 degrees for brief periods in the afternoon. The soil is fairly poor and the vines are not vigorous, excellent conditions for the production of high quality Pinot Noir. To insure consistency in the quality and character of the wine, we contract for the same vine rows each year.
	Lingenfelder Vineyard (Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) This is a beautiful, gently sloping three acre vineyard located west of the town of Fulton. The soil is shallow, well drained “Huichica loam” typical of this area, with a subsoil of clay mixed with gravel and sand, producing vines of moderate vigor. The vineyard was planted in 1996 and grafted to UCD 13, the Martini clone, one of the clones most often found in the older vineyards of RRV. It is meticulously managed to produce intense and well balanced wines of good structure and aging potential.
	Montgomery Vineyard (Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) This small, 17 year old vineyard is located west of Santa Rosa in the Olivet Road area. The region is characterized by poor clay soil and frequent summer fog, resulting in an ideal environment for pinot noir grapes. The clone is undocumented, moderately vigorous and produces a medium sized, tightly bunched cluster. Montgomery has always been a favorite of those who prefer a racy, elegant style Pinot Noir.
	Salzgeber-Chan Vineyard (Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) Planted in 1997, this vineyard covers three acres on a north-facing hillside in the heart of the Russian River appellation. Soil composition is approximately two feet of topsoil with a well fractured base of rock and gravel, giving this site excellent drainage. The clone is Dijon #115, known for its low vigor and small berry size, critical factors when the goal is fine Pint Noir.
	Demuth Vineyard (Anderson Valley, Mendocino County) These eight acres of Pinot Noir are planted high above Anderson Valley, at an altitude of 1500 feet. As with most ridgetop vineyards, the soil is shallow, the topsoil being not more than one and one-half feet in depth, creating just the right amount of stress for the vines. The clone is 100% Wadenswil. There is less fog here and summer temperatures can be quite warm, although the duration of heat is generally only a few hours.
	Bush Vineyard (Russian River Valley, Sonoma County) This 2.25 acre vineyard is located on benchland overlooking the Russian River plain, just to the northwest of Santa Rosa, CA. The area is characterized by cooling summer fog which often lingers until late in the morning. The soil is classified as "Huachita loam" which is a well-drained mixture of sand, loam and rock with some organic material present.The vines, 100% Dijon 115 clone, were planted in 1998-99.
	Peters Vineyard (Sonoma Coast) Situated in the beautiful rolling hills southwest of Sebastopol, this 14 acre vineyard lies deep in the Sonoma Coast appellation, an area with frequent fog and maritime breezes. The soil is a well drained ‘Goldridge’ sandy loam, covering a thick layer of clay; a soil type typically found in western Sonoma County. Between 1994 and 2000 the vineyard was planted with four different pinot noir clones.The grapes for our wine are picked from the Pommard and Dijon 777 blocks, in roughly equal portions. The Pommard contributes dark fruit, weight and roundness, while the Dijon 777 adds bright red fruits and a racy elegance.

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Skewis Wines
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PO Box 1895
Healdsburg, CA, 95448.

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