Huerhuero Vineyard (Vina Robles)

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This vineyard takes its name from the dry river that borders its northern end. Huerhuero (pronounced “where-where-O”) is an Indian word that is difficult to translate, but probably refers to the coarse “blonde” sand of the river bed. It is the most southern of our vineyards and is cooled in the late afternoon by Pacific breezes that blow through the Templeton Gap in the Santa Lucia Mountains. This phenomenon delays ripening of the grapes by a few weeks and, together with predominately limestone and clay soils, produces fruit with great natural acids.

Currently there are 17 different varieties planted at the Huerhuero Vineyard to support both the vineyard designate and estate labels. Among these are Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Grenache, Malbec, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Petit Verdot and Syrah along with a few other exciting varieties that flourish in this climate.

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