Decemil Estate Wines

Decemil makes Rhone-style wines exclusively from our estate vineyard in the Willow Creek District.

  • About
  • Vineyard Details
  • Varieties Grown
  • About
    Decemil is a five-acre micro estate planted exclusively to Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre in the Willow Creek District. When we acquired this property in 2014, the land challenged us with its complex angles and draws, all nestled into the wild coastal woodlands of Paso Robles.

    After years of careful analysis and consideration, we planted 10,000 organically farmed vines spanning four distinct blocks, each aiming to maximize the elements of variety, clone, slope, exposure and soil composition. We knew that the ultimate ingredient, however, would be the overarching greatness of the Willow Creek District — one of the world’s most providential areas for growing Rhône varieties.

    The resulting wines are sumptuous, structured and wholly site-specific. We are proud to share them with you and to invite you into the world of Decemil. Our story is just getting started.
  • Vineyard Details
    • We planted our Willow Creek District 5 acre micro-vineyard to GSM varietals, with two clones of Syrah, two clones of Grenache and a single Mourvèdre clone. We farm organically and practice sustainable methods throughout the vineyard. The variety of row orientations and slopes adds layers to the fruit characteristics.
    • First Date Planted: 2019
    • Last Date Planted: 2023
    • Row Orientations: Primarily east-west and some north-south
    • Row Spacings: 8x3 and 4x3
    • Trellis Type: VSP
    • Rootstock: 1103 and 420A
    • Irrigated/Dry Farmed: Drip irrigation with WiseConn soil monitors and controls
    • Soil Types: Alluvial (mostly calcareous) soils -- limestone rocks mixed with clay loam soils rich in limestone
    • Slope Description: steep north facing and east facing slopes ranging from 1,300 to 1,100 ft elevation
    • Aspect: 35 degrees
    • Harvest Method: Hand
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  • Varieties Grown
    • Grenache Blanc | 3.5 acres

    • Syrah Noir | 2.5 acres

    • Mourvèdre | 1.1 acres