Metz Family Vineyard
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Address
1776 Wellsona Road | Paso Robles , CA 93446
- About
- Vineyard Details
- Varieties Grown
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AboutThis 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.
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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
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Varieties Grown
Cabernet Franc | 15.21 acres
Cabernet Sauvignon | 38.36 acres
Merlot | 7.25 acres
Petite Sirah | 6.15 acres