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Gold Vineyard |
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Founded: |
1984 | |
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Owners: |
Rebecca and Randy Gold | |
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Planted acreage: |
18 | |
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Unplanted acreage: |
none | |
| Varieties and Clones: |
Merlot, 7.5 acres, Clones 3, 6, “Lane Clone,” self-rooted & grafted to 101-14 and 3309; Cabernet Franc, 2.5 acres, Clones 1, 332, self-rooted and grafted to 101-14, 3309 and Riparia Gloire; Malbec, 3 acres, Clones 4, 180, self-rooted and grafted to Riparia Gloire; Chardonnay, 2 acres, Clone 4, self-rooted; Viognier: 2.5 acres, Clone 1, “Geneva,” grafted to 101-14, 3309 and Riparia Gloire
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| Soil: |
Coleman Clay Loam and Manita Loam |
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| Slope: | Gradual southeast-facing slope | |
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Elevation: |
1650’ | |
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Rainfall: |
20” average | |
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Irrigation: |
Drip | |
| Row spacing: | 6’ x 8’, 6’ x 10’, 6’ x 12’ | |
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Trellis: |
VSP (vertical shoot positioned) and Lyre | |