WARNECKE RANCH & VINEYARDS
Vineyards & Viticulture
Warnecke Vineyards Summary:
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Eighty acres of vineyards in the Alexander Valley appellation established in 1970.
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Over 45,000 vines in premium varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc.
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Unique temperatures and climate conditions due to 1.5 miles of Russian River frontage and 250’ elevation differences.
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Vineyards planted on Haire Clay Loam; a moderately well-drained clay loam with a 5’ depth to bedrock; and volcanic soil from Chalk Hill Located on the property
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Wineries: Herzog Wine Cellars, Francis Ford Coppola Winery, Kendall Jackson Wine Estate, Decoy Wines, Draxton Wines, and Sutro Wine Co.
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Certified sustainable by Lodi since 2010.
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Sonoma County Winegrower Commission Sustainable Program since 2014.
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Fish Friendly Farming since 2013.
Chalk Hill, situated on the Warnecke Ranch, include four AVAs: Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill, Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast.