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The Vineyard

Prior to replanting we committed countless hours to conducting soil testing and research to identify a selection of root stocks and grape varietals that would best represent our distinct terroir and microclimate.

As a result, we planted Fat Dragon’s front vineyard blocks to two different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, Syrah and Mourvédre. The vineyard blocks range in size from 0.65 acres to 4 acres and the rolling slopes range from 10 to 30 degrees. Row and vine spacing is either 7×4 or 8×4 and all of our vines are cane pruned and the fruit is hand harvested and sorted.

We are exacting in our farming in an effort to produce premium fruit. Hundreds of hours are dedicated to tasks throughout the growing season that include selective leaf removal to let a bit more sunlight get to the grapes and fruit thinning to limit the number of grape clusters per shoot to ensure we only keep the very best ones on the vines to mature.

It costs a lot more to farm with such precision but we think in the end it’s worth it.

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