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Originally planted in 1971, our
Quail Hill Vineyard 47-acre estate has some of the oldest
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay vines planted in the Russian
River Valley. Long recognized as a gem in the region, the
vineyard possesses superb qualities for growing world-class
Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The combination of the estate's location,
soil composition, long and cool growing season, dramatic elevation
changes, and clone and rootstock selections make this a prized
vineyard.
When a vineyard is planted, a winemaking and vineyard team takes
into account many variables including the site's elevation changes,
soil, sun exposure, and growing conditions. The team then chooses
various rootstocks, clones or selections, trellising and pruning
systems, irrigation, vine spacing and direction that best match
the vineyard site's attributes. The Lynmar vineyard and winery
team, comprised of Winemaker Hugh
Chappelle, long-time friend and colleague Consulting Viticulturist
Greg Adams, Consulting
Winemaker Paul Hobbs and
Vineyard Manager James McGarry,
combine their knowledge and understanding of vineyard and winery
management to make the best decisions for Quail Hill Vineyard.
A phased-replanting program of 71% of the vineyard, began in
1996 and was completed in 2005. This replanting is a result
of a better understanding of the site and the optimal clones
and rootstocks available to us.
Roll your curser over the map above to learn more about our Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay plantings on our estate.
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