Shooting Star Vineyard
Owner
Robert Leininger & Gerriann Smith
7750 Happy Valley Road
Somerset, CA 95684
United States
About the vineyard
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 grows Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.
AVA
El Dorado
Acreage
6.00 acres
Altitude
3200 feet
Home Winemaker Friendly?
Yes
| Varietal | Tonnage Available | Price per Ton | Available? | Year Planted | Clones | Rootstock | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tempranillo
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0.50
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1200
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No
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approximately 2004
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Tempranillo makes up approximately 2 acres of the vineyard. Previous owners used crop as custom crush through MiraFlores Winery and sold to local restaurants and stores. Tonnage shown below is approximate. It is picked and fills one bin - ready for delivery (delivery fee extra). Brix is approximately 23 as of 10/29/23
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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1.00
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$750
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Yes
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approximately 2003
|
07
|
St George #15
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We believe the cabernet to be approximately 5-7 years old. We are looking for an interested party to come and pick as we are planning to replant this section. As new owners in mid-2023, we were unable to do any early pruning. No chemicals of any kind have been applied in this growing year. Brix approximately 25 as of 10/17/23
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Merlot
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3.00
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$1200
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Yes
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approximately 2003
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03
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St George #15
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The merlot block is approximately two acres and located at the bottom of the vineyard slope. It has had access to a year-round stream so is happy and healthy. As new owners in mid 2023, we were unable to do early pruning, but have been dropping clusters to improve the crop. No chemicals of any kind have been used in this growing year. Brix approximately 22 as of 10/25/23
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