Upton Vineyard
Details
Address 9800 Laughlin Way
City Redwood Valley
State CA
Zip 95470
Phone (707) 485-5972
Business Contact Name Jan Upton
AVA(s) Mendocino, Mendocino County, Redwood Valley
Red Petite Sirah
White Sauvignon Blanc
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10 acres of Sauvignon Blanc were planted in 1969 on Saint George root stalk. They were dry farmed and cane pruned on a 2 wire trellis. Upton Vineyard was officially certified organic in 1990 by CCOF. In 1996 the Sauvignon Blanc was retrained on a lyre system trellis and a drip system was added. The re-trellising was done to open up the canopy and let more light into the fruit and also to control vine vigor. The drip system was added to assist in getting new vines started to replace the vines that had died. These vines produce 3 - 4 tons to the acre.
5 acres of Petite Sirah were planted in 1970 on AXRl root stock. These vines were first head trained and were also dry farmed. In 1997 they were trellised on 2 wires and re-trained as a cordon. They produce 2 - 3 tons to the acre. The Petite Sirah from Upton Vineyard made by Frey Vineyards got a Bronze medal in 1999 from the Mendocino County fair.
Samples of wine are available for both Sauvignon Blanc and Petite Sirah.
This is a family farm where our 2 adult sons also participate in helping us bring the grapes to market. We also raise bees and chickens and grow fruit trees and walnut trees. This year we are planting a few olive trees. We love having visitors and invite prospective winemakers to call any time to come and see the vineyard!
