Metz Family Vineyard

1776 Wellsona Road | Paso Robles , CA 93446

About

This near east-side vineyard was originally developed in 2002, under the management of Vineyard Professional Services. Planting is on gentle to moderate slopes, with 8'X6' vine spacing and a vertical shoot positioned trellis system. Unique row orientation (WSW to ENE) reduces fruit exposure to direct sunlight, reducing sunburn.
Vineyard Details

This near east-side vineyard was originally developed in 2002, under the management of Vineyard Professional Services. Planting is on gentle to moderate slopes, with 8'X6' vine spacing and a vertical shoot positioned trellis system. Vineyard expansion in 2013 added 25 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon with 9"X5" sprawl canopy
First Date Planted: 2002
Last Date Planted: 2016
Row Orientations: WSW to ENE Row Orientation
Row Spacings: 8' Row Spacing on original planting; 9' on newer plantings
Trellis Type: VSP Trellis for original development; Sprawl on newer plantings
Rootstock: 1103P, 101-14, 5BB Rootstocks
Irrigated/Dry Farmed: Drip Irrigated
Soil Types: Arbuckle, Rincon Soils
Slope Description: Varied terrain
Aspect: Rows developed with 250 deg orientation
Harvest Method: Hand and Machine Harvested
Wineries Supplied: Bianchi, Justin, Hope Family Wines, Ch Margene, RN Estate, Barbieri, Old Creek Ranch, Frisby, RN Estate, Pius, Constellation