EDUCATION
Pine Mountain - Cloverdale Peak
Summary:
With vineyards typically planted at 1,800ft above sea level this region boasts some of the highest elevations for wine grapes in California
Location:
Covers sections of North Coast AVA, Alexander Valley AVA and Northern Sonoma AVA
Climate:
Cool and sunny during the day, but at night experiences maritime inversion in which the heavy, moist fog sinks below warmer air from the valley floor, pushing it upwards & causing the nighttime temperatures to rise
Soil:
Volcanic, alluvial, shale & sandstone
Popular Varietals:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Noteworthy:
Vineyards tend to be terraced in small plots and on steep hillsides creating a wide variety of micro-climates which increases the wines’ complexity and nuance