Vineyard: Ross Station

Ross Station
OwnerTerry Gibson
AppellationRussian River Valley
StoryPinot Noir and Chardonnay grown in the Green Valley of the Russian River Valley since 2000. Grapes have been sold to Paul Hobbs/Crossbarn, Stewart Cellars, Lynmar Estate, Ron Rubin, and Vineyard 29. The owner has been an amateur winemaker for 15 years and farmed wine grapes since 1999. She is hands-on 24/7/365 with a grape-grower's vigilance and experience.
Dates Planted2000, 2001, 2002
Acres7.5
Location9141 Ross Station Road, Sebastopol (about one mile south of Forestville
AspectGentle ridge top, 1-5% slope, four separate outfalls.
SoilsGoldridge sandy clay loam
VarietiesChardonnay, Pinot Noir
Clones115, 667, 777, 96
Rootstock101-14
Trellis SpacingVSP cordon, double pruning
ManagersTerry Gibson