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Arastradero Vineyard Great Oak Vineyard Mikada
Bonham Ranch Hillslope Vineyard Molly's Vineyard
Campi Vineyard Jasper Ridge Vineyard Mt. Bache Vineyard
Cantina Giacomo Keenan Vineyard Ragavan Vineyard
Chateau Cô Lai Vineyard Rene's Vineyard
Clos de Dow La Paloma Vineyard Robin Road Vineyards
Edsall Vineyard Lionshead Estates Saratoga Creek Vineyard
Fawn Creek Vineyard Los Trancos Vineyard Strul Vineyard
Foreball Estates    

Arastradero Vineyard

 

612 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1997.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Enjoyed by equestrians and pedestrians alike, this vineyard consistently yields an abundance of picture perfect fruit.

Arastradero grapes are present in the 2003 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Bonham Ranch

 

88 vines in Los Gatos planted in 1999.

80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, Cabernet franc, and Petite Verdot

Intense all-day sunshine ripens the grapes to their fullest in this prolific vineyard. 

Bonham Ranch grapes can be found in Family of Vineyards wines as well as a private Bonham Ranch label.

Bonham Ranch grapes are in  the 2003 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a private Bonham Ranch label.

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Campi Vineyard

200 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1988.

88% Chardonnay

12% Merlot

Rising up the hillside, this backyard vineyard provides the perfect backdrop to accentuate the Campi’s lovely home.

Campi Vineyard fruit is processed by Page Mill Winery.

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Cantina Giacomo

334 vines in Saratoga planted in 2006.

64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot, 5% Cabernet franc

Upright rows of vines in both the front and back yards surround this majestic home with walls of green.

The proprietor’s fastidious care is reflected in both his vineyard and his privately labeled wine.

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Chateau Cô

148 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1994.

100% Merlot

Perennially the best producer among our Family of Vineyards and never a sacrifice in quality.

Chateau Côté fruit is processed by Page Mill Winery.

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Clos de Dow

177 vines in Atherton planted in 2000.

100% Syrah

The vines on this lovely estate produce full bodied wines with lingering finishes.

In addition to a Family of Vineyards offering, Clos de Dow fruit is available under the Syrahendipity label.

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Edsall Vineyard

 

934 vines on the Montebello Ridge above Cupertino.

659 Merlot planted in 1995.

An additional 241 Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 Cabernet Franc, and 18 Petite Verdot planted in 2004.

Peacocks strutting down the rows add to the ambiance of this picturesque mountain vineyard.

Esdall Vineyards fruit is aging in cellared Family of Vineyards wines.

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Fawn Creek Vineyard

 

320 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1995.

53% Chardonnay

47% Merlot

16 exotic table grapes

Rocky, well-drained soil and full sun concentrate fruity flavors and intensify color.

Fawn Creek Vineyard fruit contributes to the 2002 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Old Root Merlot and 2006 Old Root Chardonnay.

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Foreball Estates

67 vines in Woodside planted in 1994

100% Pinot noir

Carved out of the adjacent forest, fruit from this lofty vineyard is incorporated in a private estate wine, Foreball Reserve.

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Great Oak Vineyards

 

169 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1997.

74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot

A beautiful vineyard against a backdrop of majestic oaks.

Great Oak Vineyards grapes contribute to the 2002 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Hillslope Vineyard

 

204 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1999.

51% Bordeaux blend consisting of 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc,

5% Petite Verdot

43% Chardonnay  

6% exotic table grapes

Surrounding eucalyptus trees impart a unique minty quality.

Hillslope Vineyard grapes are a component of the 2002 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon.

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Jasper Ridge Vineyard

 

150 vines in Portola Valley planted in 1997.

48% Chardonnay

52% Pinot noir

Ideal slope and exposure produce grapes of the highest quality.

Jasper Ridge Vineyard grapes are processed at Salamandre Wine Cellars.

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Keenan Vineyard

179 vines in Woodside planted in 1976.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

Flanked by horses and fruit trees, these old vines bear dark, complex grapes. 

Keenan Vineyard fruit is processed by Woodside Winery.

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Lai Vineyard

71 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 2002.

100% Merlot

5 exotic table grapes

The energetic vines in this backyard vineyard produce an abundance of ruby red grapes.

Wine from Lai Vineyard fruit is bottled under the private Lai Vineyard label.

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La Paloma Vineyard

 

98 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1998.

81% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petite Verdot

Perfect conditions come together to produce wonderfully fruity wines.

La Paloma Vineyard grapes are blended in the 2002 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Old Root Red Merlot.

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Lionshead Estates

 

578 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 2001.

90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc

Although bordered by oaks and eucalyptus, this rolling hillside gets all the sun it needs to produce dark colors and rich flavors.

Lionshead Estates grapes are part of our Family of Vineyards blends and are also bottled under a Lionshead Estates label.

Lionshead Estates grapes are part of the 2004 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon and are also bottled under a Lionshead Estates label.

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Los Trancos Vineyard

 

Oldest vineyard in Portola Valley with a total of 673 vines.

294 Cabernet Sauvignon transplanted in 1961 due to Highway 280 construction.

An additional 218 Cabernet Sauvignon, 85 Merlot, 54 Cabernet Franc, and 22 Petite Verdot planted in 1990.

A member of our Family of Vineyards since 1988.

Fog licking at the heels of this sunny vineyard results in potent, complex flavors and aromas that last for many years.

The original winemaker was laid to rest where his spirit

oversees every vintage of this heavenly wine.

Fruit from Los Trancos Vineyard is a component of the 2002 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon, and 2004 Old Root Red Merlot.

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Mikada

61 vines in Portola Valley planted in 2004.

40% Pinot noir

30% Sauvignon blanc

30% Merlot

The diverse plantings in this compact vineyard produce small lots of high quality fruit.

All three varietals are skillfully crafted by the proprietors and bottled under their elegant private label.

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Molly's Vineyard

126 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1989.

83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc

The proprietor of Molly’s Vineyard produces his own private label wine in his beautiful wine cellar.

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Mt. Bache Vineyards

 

202 vines on the summit of the Santa Cruz Mountains, overlooking the Monterey Bay, planted in 1989.

 51% Cabernet Sauvignon

49% Chardonnay

12 exotic table grapes

An especially long growing season due to cool ocean breezes makes for superb quality.

Mt. Bache grapes contribute to the 2003 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon and 2004 Old Root Red Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the 2006 Old Root Chardonnay.

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Ragavan Vineyard

 

65 vines in Portola Valley planted in 2001.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon

A rainbow of colors and heady fragrances grace this lovely vineyard.

Ragavan Vineyard fruit is bottled under a private label with the same name.

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Rene's Vineyard

181 vines in Los Altos Hills planted in 1991.

46% Chardonnay

41% Merlot

13% Cabernet Franc

Meticulous attention by the proprietors to both the vines and wines produce stellar results every year.

Rene’s Vineyard grapes are in future releases of Family of Vineyards wines as well as in the private estate Belle Epoque label.

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Robin Road Vineyards

88 vines in Hillsborough  planted in 2002.

100% Merlot

Robin Road Vineyards affords diverse views of the surrounding forested mountain, the San Francisco Bay, and beautiful ornamental landscaping.

Robin Road Vineyards grapes are in unreleased Family of Vineyards blends.

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Saratoga Creek Vineyard

42 vines in Saratoga planted in 2003.

100% Merlot

Tucked away at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac, this small planting yields an abundance of tasty fruit thanks to the fertile valley soil.

Saratoga Creek Vineyard grapes are in future Family of Vineyards releases and are also bottled under a private label.

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Strul Vineyard

188 vines in Portola Valley planted in 1994.

72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 6% Petite Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec

This wonderful blend is produced and bottled by the proprietor under his colorful private Grapeful Red label.

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