Teldeschi Vineyard
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Nestled in the heart of Dry Creek Valley, Ray Teldeschi's meticulous vineyard has highly sought after grapes. His head pruned vines date back over 115 years ago. Old vine field selections were taken to plant a new selection. UC Davis recognized this vineyard by archiving in ZAP's Heritage Zinfandel project. Ray's reputation as a remarkable farmer shows in the fruit quality.
Teldeschi has sourced grapes to such well-known wineries as Ridge and Ravenswood as well as upcoming producer Carlisle.
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Location: Dry Creek Valley
West of Healdsburg, Teldeschi Vineyard sits in the heart of Sonoma's Dry Creek Valley. On the eastern slope of Dry Creek Road, the vineyards are southernly exposed, guaranteeing adequate sunlight. Warm nights are followed by cool nights which influence the flavor profile.
The Teldeschi Vineyard has quinessential Dry Creek Zinfandel flavor profiles. As Ray says, "The flavor is in the soil."
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Wines from this Vineyard
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Details
- Appellation:
- Dry Creek Valley
- Year Established:
- 1880's
- Total planted acres:
- 27
- Soil Type:
- Gravelly clay loam, red volcanic
- Elevation:
- 200 ft.
- Varietals:
- Zinfandel
- Clones:
- Old Vine Field Selections from 100+ year old vines
- Age:
- 16 - 120 years
- Rootstock:
- AXR
- Trellising/Pruning:
- Cordon trained, spur pruned.
- Avg. yield/acre:
- 3.0 tons
Other Wineries:
Ridge, Ravenswood, Carlisle Winery & Vineyards, Eric Kent Wine Cellars, Brogan Cellars, VIE