SILVER PINES VINEYARDS

Silver Pines Vineyards are located at the Western edge of the Sonoma Mountain appellation at approximately 980 feet above sea level and are surrounded by proven premium vineyards.(MAP) Additionally, we are also on the North facing slopes of the new Bennett Valley AVA.

The climate, soil, and water supply are ideal for the three varietals grown on the 12-acre site; Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Pinot Noir. The local Bennett Valley climate is unique with warm sunny days moderated by an ocean breeze that travels through the Petaluma gap and enters the valley through the Grange Road gap. Late night and early morning fog is common, coming either from the west or from the south through the Carneros and southern Sonoma Valley. The vineyard is planted in four blocks; all with 9 by 6 spacing to accommodate the gently sloping terrain. The initial vines were planted in the spring of 2000 as two-year-old dormant vines. With the 2005 vintage we are labeling our wines with the new Bennett Valley designation to more sharply differentiate our wines from our neighbors on Sonoma Mountain.