HEINTZ RANCH GRAPES
We take great care and pride in the “hands-on” approach in growing our grapes. From winter pruning through harvest we are continually making passes, touching each vine, adjusting shoot positions and crop levels. Opening up the canopy and leaf-pulling as needed. Heintz Ranch’s core group of workers has been with Heintz Ranch for many years. Cover crops and composting are used as needed.
The list of wineries that purchase Heintz Ranch fruit include: |
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VINEYARD LOCATION
- Second ridge in from the Pacific Ocean.
- 900 ft. elevation.
- Vineyard sits upon a ridge top with gentle sloping sides.
- Soil type is Gold Ridge Sandy Loam, 24-to-36 inches of topsoil followed by layers of clay.
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NUMBER OF ACRES
- Property: 100 acres
- Vineyard: 55 acres
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VINE/ROW SPACING
Chardonnay
- 25 Acres Clone 4 AXR1 rootstock
- 7x12 Spacing, split canopy
- East West Rows
- Drip irrigated, minimal water used
in the growing year
- Planted in 1982
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Pinot Noir
- 20 Acres, Clones, 4,115, 113, Swan
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Berringer
- North to South rows
- Rootstocks, 5C, 420A and 3309
- Planted in 1996
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Syrah
- 5 Acres, Clones 174, 470 and a “Field Select”
from Hugh Chappelle all on 3309
- North to South rows
- Planted in 2002
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Pinot Noir
- 5 Acres
- Swan clone
- North to South rows
- 3309 Rootstock
- Planted in 2000
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We also custom farm the Searby Vineyard, Suacci Vineyard and Bella Vigna Vineyard through our Heintz Vineyard Management Company. |
