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Pheasant Hill Vineyard |
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Founded: |
1990 | |
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Owners: |
Laura and Kurt Lotspeich | |
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Planted acreage: |
10 + 8.5 in 1999 | |
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Unplanted acreage: |
15 | |
| Varieties: |
Merlot, 4 acres; Clone 1, self-rooted from Foundation Block 3V5, Clones 3 and 6 on 101-14 and 3309, Clone 181 on 3309. Cabernet Sauvignon, 1.5 acres of Clones 1 and 2, self-rooted; 8.5 acres, Clone 1 on 3309 and 4453; small experimental planting of three Heritage clones: Disney Silverado, #29 Niebaum-Coppola Napa and Mondavi S Block, all self-rooted. Cabernet Franc, 1 acre, clone 1. Pinot Gris, 1.75 acres, clones 146 and 152. Temperanillo, 1 acre, Clones 1 and Duero on 101-14. Grenache, .75 acre, Clone 332 on 3309.
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| Soil: |
Darrow clay loam, 4’-6’ deep |
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| Slope: | West facing, gentle to moderate | |
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Elevation: |
1700’-1875’ | |
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Rainfall: |
20” average | |
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Irrigation: |
Drip | |
| Row spacing: | 6’ x 10’ and 6’ x 8.5’ | |
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Trellis: |
VSP | |