VINEYARDS
Ascona Vineyard- Chardonnay - Santa Cruz Mountain’s
Perched high on a ridge top at approximately 2500 feet sits Ascona vineyard. Located 14 miles for the Pacific Ocean Ken and Abbey Swegles organically farm this incredible site with detail and precision.
From this property we are so fortunate to get a mixed Wente clone Chardonnay block that is grown in calcareous sandstone.
Azaya Ranch- Pinot Noir- Petaluma Gap
Azaya Vineyard is located just 9 miles from the pacific ocean in the Petaluma gap. Organically farmed, the vineyard is planted to an assortment of Burgundian Pinot Noir clones in Blucher loam soil. This stunning south facing hillside sees an abundance of maritime fog which helps regulate temperature and allow for an extended growing season.
Bell Summe- Pinot Noir- Russian River Valley
Bell Summe Vineyard is situated on gold ridge soils in the heart of the Russian River. The site was planted by Jon and Becca Bell in 2018 to a thoughtful selection of Pinot noir and Chardonnay clones. Cool foggy evenings allow wonderful acid retention , whilst the California sunshine helps create nuanced red fruit characteristics. The property is organically farmed and certified sustainable, you can often find John and Becca personally working the vines throughout the season. A little east facing block of Swan clone planted on 420A has been carved out just for BXT.
Giovannoni Vineyard- Chardonnay & Pinot Noir- Napa Carneros
The Troppy Family are diligent stewards of their property in the cool and windy Los Caneros. Today Dave and Nicholas thoughtfully farm 40 acres of vines planted on Carneros Clay. Practicing fully regenerative farming techniques, compost is made on site and chickens forage the vineyard year round. We source Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from their 35 year old vines.
Manley Vineyard-Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris & Pinot Blanc- Sonoma/Carneros
Located just a stones throw away from downtown Sonoma, Randy and Diedra Manley planted a small 1 acre plot of Chardonnay on a mix of sandy loam and clay soils in 2013. Organically hand farmed by BXT since 2020 we took on the farming of this beautiful vineyard to embrace our grower-producer philosophy. In 2022 we budded over a small section of the property to a field blend of Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc.
McCormack Ranch- Pinot Noir- Sacramento Delta
Thoughtfully and sustainably farmed by the wonderful Charlie and Brittany Hamilton of Pressley vineyards, McCormack Ranch is located adjacent to the Sacramento river in sandy soils. Planted in 2008 to Clone 23 Pinot Noir, this large and loose cluster of Pinot Noir thrives in the Californian sunshine. Warm daytime temperatures create ripe, red fruit flavors, while the cool night breeze from the Sacramento delta helps to maintain crisp acidity.
Wheeler Vineyard- Chardonnay-San Benito County
The Siletto Family have been growing grapes in San Benito County for decades. Today the incredibly talented John Siletto overseas 170 acres of organically farmed vineyards across 6 properties. We are extremely fortunate to work with his family’s old vine “Wente clone” Chardonnay. Planted in 1977 on AXR-1, the vines sit on a well drained alluvial fan comprised of Pleasanton gravelly loam.
Yount Mill Vineyard- Pinot Meunier & Pinot Blanc- Yountville, Napa Valley
The Yount Mill Vineyard has been farmed by the Hoxsey family for 4 generations in the beautiful Yountville appellation of Napa Valley. We are extremely fortunate to be part of this historical Napa Valley vineyard. Organically farmed, both the Pinot Meunier and lanc is planted on silty loam soils on a wide 12*6 spacing .
Shake Ridge Ranch - Syrah & Viogner - Amador county
The only still wine we make comes from Ann Kramers inspiring shake ridge ranch in Amador county. At approximately 2000 feet of elevation on granitic soils we are fortunate to get a little block of organic Syrah and Viognier that we continue to make for therapeutic purposes.
Ann is one of the most talented and inspiring growers we work with, living onsite. She herself is an extension of this special vineyards terroir.