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| Vineyard Name: Oddone Vineyard |
| The Oddone family has grown grapes in the Piedmont region of Italy for over 400 years. That tradition continues in Dry Creek Valley where, over 20 years ago Pier and Barbara Oddone found the perfect place to grow premium wine grapes. In 1998 they planted the family vineyard.
The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard lies on benchland on the upper east side of the valley. It enjoys a southwest exposure and deep, fast draining soils. Vertical shoot positioning trellis on a 6' by 9' grid ensure ample sunlight on the fruit to develop the complex flavors characteristic of the terroir.
The Zinfandel vineyard grows on a hillside above the Cabernet vineyard. VSP trellis on a 6' by 9' grid and hillside growing conditions combine to develop the rich flavors for which Dry Creek Zin is renowned. The vineyard is a traditional field mix of 5% Petite Sirah.
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| Both vineyard blocks were planted in 1998. They are sustainably farmed. The Cabernet Sauvignon clones are 8, 337 and 4, all on 110R rootstock. The Cab vineyard is approximately 9 acres and has for over a decade provided grapes to Richard Arrowood of Arrowood Vineyards and Winery. The Zinfandel is mostly Costamagna heritage clone on 110R rootstock. 5% of the vineyard is Petite Sirah to complement the Zin. The Zinfandel-Petite Sirah vineyard is approximately 3 acres. It has provided fruit to Mazzocco Vineyards and Winery and Zahtila Vineyards and Winery. It has won a medal for Zahtila and has been vineyard designated on that label. |
Wines Produced |
| Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon; Mazzocco Zinfandel; Laura Zahtila Dry Creek Zinfandel (some vineyard designated). |
VARIETALS
Cabernet Sauvignon
Zinfandel
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