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Blenheim Farm Vineyard
Located on the foothills of Carter Mountain in Southern
Albermarle County, the Blenheim vineyard was planted with
Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot in 1999.
We planted Chardonnay clone 96, a Dijon clone, widely
respected in the United States and Europe for its low
yields and concentrated flavors. Our Cabernet Franc is
a Bordeaux clone known for its excellent structure and
perfumed aromas. The source of our Petit Verdot is more
mysterious, but it has already shown tremendous promise
by producing intense and powerful wines. The four acre
vineyard in planted in Raburn clay loam and faces south-east
at 750 feet.
The long-term health of our vineyard and the quality
of the fruit it produces is of utmost importance to
us. To that end, we try to take a sustainable approach
to farming and have begun to explore Biodynamic farming
practices in order to improve the health and longevity
of the vineyard and to respect the environment that
we live in.
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