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 26 years ago and is one of the highest altitude commercial vineyards in California. We grow Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tannat, Cab Franc and Merlot, using Stylet spray only for pest and mildew control. We personally prune and spray the vineyard for the highest quality control possible. Both the Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blocks are dry farmed.
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 recently entered out 2023 Tempranillo in the Micro Winery division of the California State Fair, where our 100% Tempranillo won a bronze and the Tempranillo Trio Blend won a silver.
We welcome inquiries from commercial wineries or home winemakers and would love to have you come visit this special property.
| Varietal | Tonnage Available | Price per Ton | Available? | Year Planted | Clones | Rootstock | Description |
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Tempranillo
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4.00
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$1800
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No
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approximately 2004
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Tempranillo makes up approximately 2 acres of the vineyard. Crop has been historically sold commercially and used as custom crush for owners' enjoyment. 2019 vintage won double gold for home wines at the 2024 El Dorado County Fair. 2023 vintage won bronze in the Micro Winery division of the California State Fair commercial competition.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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0.25
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call
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No
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2012
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07
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St George #15
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Cabernet Sauvignon is being dry farmed.
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Merlot
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3.00
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$1500
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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 1 acre 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 won a silver medal at the 2024 El Dorado County Fair.
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Cabernet Franc
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1.00
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$1800
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Yes
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2024- graft
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St George
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Grafted in 2024 to primarily St. George rootstock, we have approximately 120 vines producing for 2026
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Tannat
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1.50
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$2000
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Yes
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2024-graft
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St George
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Grafted in 2024 to primarily St. George rootstock, we have approximately 130 vines producing for 2026. We harvested 700 pounds off 70 vines in 2025 and expect an excellent yield this year
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