Prior to 2018, the Greenwood Ridge vineyard was a gem located West of the Anderson Valley. Pinot was planted early in the 1990s, replacing Riesling and Merlot which had originally been planted by Tony Husch in the late 1960s. The vines grow along a ridgetop only three miles from the Pacific Ocean. This ridgetop vineyard sits at 430M elevation and its soils are a mix of sand and clay soils. The clones are a mix of Dijon and Wadenswil (a Swiss clone) grown on a variety of rootstocks.
There are only 200 acres planted in this part of Anderson Valley, making the sub-appellation, Mendocino Ridge, one of America`s smallest. The high elevation makes it cooler than most of the Anderson Valley, but it is also protected from frost because of its proximity to the ocean and the constant wind that brings a fresh pacific breeze to shore. With its peaks resting above the fog line, the grapes are protected from excessive moisture, but receive enough water to be dry farmed.
In 2018, however, the area was devastated by fires and the vines had to be uprooted. /JH

Producer

Father John Winery

Origin

Mendocino Rdg, Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California, The Americas United States

Colour

red

Wine Style

dry

Dominant Grape

Pinot Noir

Closure Style

cork

Maturity

drink or keep

Bottle Size

75cl

Case Quantity

12

Alcohol

12.5%

Wine Score