– 10 acres of Clone 6 Cabernet Sauvignon under long-term lease
– Planted by Chris at 1400 ft. elevation, perched on a south-facing hillside
– Coastal influence lends a prevailing afternoon wind on hot days and extremely cold nights
– The vineyard is surrounded by rugged land overrun with deer, wild pigs, wild mushrooms, and oak trees
– This late—bordering on fringe—growing region produces dark, concentrated, intense wines with retained acidity and relatively low alcohols
– Full sun, limited water and high shale and rock content lead to reduced yields
– Game Trail Cabernet is 100% from this vineyard