Duas Terras Vineyard

Duas Terras's primary focus is growing the heritage native varieties of the Iberian Peninsula.

  • About
  • Vineyard Details
  • Varieties Grown
  • About
    As a fourth generation winegrape grower with a progressive spirit, Richard Lauchland established Duas Terras Vineyard. His goals were to apply lessons learned from his experience, to select and produce the best winegrape varietals for the Central Coast, and to offer a custom growing experience for winemakers.

    Alvarinho, Vermentino, Grenache Blanc, Carignan, Tempranillo, Touriga Nacional and two non-Iberian varietals - Assyrtiko and Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Vineyard Details
    • First Date Planted: 1995
    • Last Date Planted: 2022
    • Row Orientations: East - West
    • Row Spacings: 10' x 5', 11'x7'
    • Trellis Type: Bi-lateral High wire,
    • Rootstock: 1103P, 16-16C, 3309C, 039-16, 5BB, 5C
    • Irrigated/Dry Farmed: Drip Irrigated
    • Harvest Method: Hand and Mechanical
    • Wineries Supplied: For 2024 - Cal Poly, Casa Cassara, Chris Eberle, Cairjn Wine Company, Raj Par, Sans Liege, Tablas Creek Vineyards, Vinyl Vineyards
  • Varieties Grown
    • AlbariƱo | 5.5 acres

    • Carignane | 4.5 acres

    • Vermentino | 5.5 acres

    • Grenache Blanc | 7.1 acres

    • Tempranillo | 3.5 acres

    • Touriga Nacional | 2.4 acres

    • Cabernet Sauvignon | 34 acres

    • Other | 1.2 acres