Vineyards
We have carefully selected unique vineyard sites throughout Northern California with soils and climate ideal for growing Rhône varietals and Chardonnay. Kale works closely with our growers to perfect viticultural practices. All vineyards are farmed sustainably.
“Rhône blends exhibit some of the most compelling expressions of terroir available. The varieties are known to do completely different things in different places.”
Alder Springs Vineyard
Mendocino County
On the hilly 6,000-acre Alder Springs Ranch in far northern Mendocino County, Stuart Bewley has been growing some of California's most outstanding wine grapes since 1993. Bewley practices his patented brand of extremist viticulture on a patchwork of vineyards perched along the steep sandstone slopes of the Coast Range. The mountainous ranch is a decidedly challenging spot to cultivate grapes, but the results have been superb.
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Hyde Vineyard
Carneros, Napa Valley
Hyde Vineyard is one of the gems of Napa Carneros. Planted in 1979 by Larry Hyde, forty-four distinct blocks are planted to primarily Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with only a few coveted blocks planted to other varietals. The Syrah Noir Clone from Block 5 at the home ranch is planted North-South. Ancient sedimentary shallow loam drains well and allows the plants to dig deep roots, naturally balancing the vines with low yields and concentrated fruit. The Hyde Family is dedicated to growing the finest quality grapes and understands the connection between the land and those who work it.
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McGah Vineyard
Rutherford, Napa Valley
McGah Family Vineyards encompasses 65 acres in Rutherford near the Silverado Trail. Being on the east side of the valley, there is intense exposure that yields ripe and concentrated fruit. The area is hallowed ground for Cabernet Sauvignon and generally growers in the area are not interested in planting unexpected varieties for economic reasons, as Cabernet Sauvignon commands a much higher price. The McGah family is an exception to the norm, and we have collaborated together under a long-term contract to develop one acre of the Heritage Vineyard with special soil preparation, site-specific rootstock (St.George), and fantastic clones of Grenache (515, Tablas D) and Mourvédre in our rows. The block was redeveloped in 2011, and after much anticipation our acre produced a small crop in 2014. The vines are trained traditionally in the Gobelet Method, with tight spacing (4x8). It is slightly sloping benchland, so the soil is well drained with classic Rutherford red, dusty soil. McGah Family Vineyards celebrates the diversity of the Napa Valley.
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Ritchie Vineyard
Russian River Valley
Considered a Grand Cru Sonoma County vineyard for Chardonnay, Ritchie Vineyard is located in Russian River Valley and planted in sandy Goldridge loam. Kent Ritchie originally planted this vineyard in 1972 to Wente clone Chardonnay and has continued his dedication to Wente as he planted and replanted through the years. The daily fog rolls in every evening to keep the site cool while the northwest exposure captures the perfect light for even ripening. The combination of fog and terroir produces Chardonnay with exceptional natural acidity and minerality.
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stagecoach vineyard
Napa Valley
Stagecoach Vineyard is the largest contiguous vineyard in the Napa Valley spanning multiple AVAs, and four distinct regions. With planting started in 1995, billions of pounds of volcanic rock were removed. Heavy mining equipment is used to prepare the soil before planting. There are behemoth dump trucks that have lived and died on the property inspiring the name “Broken Axle.”
Our blocks of Syrah (Alban clone) and Grenache (Alban clone) are located on Pritchard Hill within the property at 1500’ elevation. The soils are red Hambright complexes and with Guenoc outcroppings. Dynamite was used to clear this well-exposed southwest slope. The soils are de-vigorating to the vines due to great drainage and sparse nutrients. The vines produce light crops of extremely small black berries transforming into intense, powerful wines.
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