Shooting Star Vineyard
7750 Happy Valley Road
Somerset, CA 95684
United States
Located at 3200 feet in the eastern ridges of Somerset, Shooting Star Vineyard enjoys a warm southwestern exposure and reliably cool breezes in the evening. The vineyard was founded approximately 25 years ago and is one of the highest altitude commercial vineyards in California. We grow Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Cab Franc and Merlot, using organic sprays for pest and mildew control. In 2024, we personally pruned and sprayed the vineyard for the highest quality control possible. Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blocks were dry farmed in 2024.
Our custom crush 2019 Tempranillo won double gold for home wines at the 2024 El Dorado County Fair, and the 2020 Merlot/Tempranillo Rose won a silver. We welcome inquiries from either commercial wineries or home winemakers and would love to have you come visit this special property.
| Varietal | Tonnage Available | Available? | Year Planted | Clones | Rootstock | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tempranillo
|
0.00
|
No
|
approximately 2004
|
Tempranillo makes up approximately 2 acres of the vineyard. Crop has been historically used as custom crush and privately sold. 2019 vintage won double gold for home wines at the 2024 El Dorado County Fair.
|
||
|
Cabernet Sauvignon
|
0.00
|
No
|
07
|
St George #15
|
Cabernet Sauvignon is approximately 11 years old and is being dry farmed.
|
|
|
Merlot
|
0.00
|
No
|
approximately 2003
|
03
|
St George #15
|
The Merlot block is approximately two acres and located at the bottom of the vineyard slope. It has access to a year-round stream so is happy and healthy in spite of being dry farmed. A 2020 custom crush Rose blend of our Merlot and Tempranillo recently won a silver medal at the 2024 El Dorado County Fair.
|
|
Cabernet Franc
|
0.00
|
No
|
2023- graft
|
St George
|
Grafted in 2024 to primarily St. George rootstock, we have approximately 60 vines producing for 2025
|
|
|
Tannat
|
0.00
|
No
|
2024-graft
|
St George
|
Grafted in 2024 to primarily St. George rootstock, we have approximately 80 vines producing for 2025
|
