SAGEMOOR VINEYARD
Columbia Valley
The site soil is quite poor and drains very well--perfect for growing grapes--and the site overlooks the Columbia River which provides a steady breeze and maximum air movement.
GRAPE STATS
VARIETALS SOURCED: Barbera
CLONES: FPS 04
ROOTSTOCK: 110R
VINEYARD STATS
WHY WE LOVE IT
Sagemoor Vineyard is fabulous in every way. Its is farmed incredibly well, has great elevation and exposure, and they have Barbera which has become on of our favorites wines to produce each year. We work closely with their vineyard Manager to ensure that slow-ripening occurs, because we want lots of flavor at lower sugar levels
OUR SAGEMOOR VINEYARD WINES
TOTAL NUMBER OF ACRES: 180
ACRES SOURCED: 1
POSITIONING: Southwest Slope
EXPOSURE: Overlooks Columbia River
ELEVATION: 400'-860'
SOIL TYPE: Quincy loamy fine sand,
0-15% slope, Sagehill very find sandy loam,
2-10% slope
TRELLISING: Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP)
IRRIGATED: Yes
FARMED BY: Andres Palencia
YEAR PLANTED: 1972
SUSTAINABILITY: Sustainably farmed, Integrated Pest Management, Vine Wise Management
BARBERA
We have been lucky enough to pull Barbera from this sought after site since the winery was started, and we wouldn't have it any other way. The bright fruit, integrated tannins and rich acid that we have come to expect from our Barbera each year makes it one of our most compelling wines. It really is a varietally correct Barbera with new-world edge!
Cody Janett, Winemaker