Pianetta Vineyard

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In 1996, John Pianetta Jr. purchased a 95 acre ranch seven miles north of San Miguel above the Big Sandy river in Indian Valley, just north of the San Luis Obispo/Monterey County line. The ranch is elevated above the river along the eastern slopes of Indian Valley, where it is exposed to the sun in the day and an easy breeze in the afternoons of the growing season. The beautiful views and ideal growing conditions presented this site with the greatest potential for an estate vineyard for Cabernet and Syrah Varietals.

From 1997 to 2001, with the help of Bob Goodwin, John planted 68 acres of Cabernet, Syrah, and Shiraz grapes in 3 phases. With a total of 53 acres of Cabernet, 10 acres of Syrah Noir (a French clone of Syrah) and 5 acres of Shiraz 01, an Australian clone of Syrah. Each clone and rootstock was specifically matched with the soil and weather conditions at Pianetta Vineyards. The two different Syrah clones produce distinctly different flavors of grape which are featured at our winery.

The vines were trained onto a vertical shoot positioning system, which allows the fruit good exposure to the elements as well as ease of farming. The irrigation is on a computer controlled drip system.

Monterey AVA

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