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Evans Creek Vineyard |
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Founded: |
1984 | |
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Owners: |
Nancy Tappan and Vernon Hixson | |
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Planted acreage: |
13 | |
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Unplanted acreage: |
17 | |
| Varieties: |
Cabernet Sauvignon, 5 acres, mostly self-rooted, replacements on 3309, Clones 06, 191, 169; Merlot, 5 acres, mostly self-rooted, replacements and latest planting on 3309, Clone 181; Cabernet Franc, 3 acres, mostly self-rooted, replacements on 101-14, and latest planting on 3309, Clone 332
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| Soil: |
Vannoy silt loam, 1.5’-2’ deep; Ruch silt loam, 2.5’ deep, Clauson silt loam, 3-3.5’ deep |
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| Slope: | Blocks A & B--East and southeast facing; Block C, gentle southeast facing | |
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Elevation: |
1100’-1300’ | |
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Rainfall: |
21” average | |
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Irrigation: |
Drip | |
| Row spacing: | 8’ x 12’, 7’x 10’, 6’ x 10’, 6' x 8’, 3.5’ x 10’ | |
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Trellis: |
VSP | |