obsidian ~ napa valley
The Obsidian Vineyard lies in the Napa Valley AVA west of the Silverado Trail, east of the Napa River and Selby Creek, and north of Bale Lane.
- Planted in 1986
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Sunnyside Clone on AXR
- Head Trained; Cane Pruned
- Drip Irrigated
- Replanted Six Acres in 2004: Cabernet, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah
rockpile ~ sonoma county
Our "Branham Rockpile Vineyard" is the last vineyard in the north section of the Rockpile AVA located just inside the Northern border of Sonoma County. It is situated on a ridge with a southwestern exposure and a panoramic view of three counties to the east. Check out the colorful history of the "RockPile" Here.
- Planted in 1994
- Zinfandel
- Wiese Clone on 110R
- Century Clone on 110R
- Century Clone on St. George
- Head Trained; Spur Pruned
- Non-irrigated
- Planted Six New Acres in 2004: Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah
- Succession plantings: Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache Noir, Grenache Blanc, Cabernet Franc, Movedre, Malbec, Aglianico, Petite Verdot