Wetzel Family Estate

Varietals and Clones

Over 81% of our vineyards are planted to red wine grapes and 19% to white wine grapes.  Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel compromise 81% of our vines and represent 17 different clonal selections.

Core Varietals

Cabernet Sauvignon: 337, 6, 4, 2, 8, 7
Chardonnay: 4, 17, 76, 5
Merlot: 6, 3, 181, 1
Zinfandel: Dupratt, Rockpile, Mendocino

Elevation

Flats: 200 – 230
Hilsides: 300 – 450

Soil Types

Valley floor – deep alluvial soil
Hillsides – clay and volcanic

Exposure

97% of vineyards planted with rows running North to South
One Chardonnay vineyard planted with rows running East to West

Irrigation

Drip irrigation, emitters allow us to fine tune flow depending on soil type and location.