In hilly terrain and only 10 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Flatridge Ranch grows heritage Zinfandel vines at 1,100 feet elevation in the Sonoma Coast AVA. The Pacific Ocean is less than 10 miles to the west, influencing the daytime shifts in temperature. The elevation and coastal weather give rise to a longer growing season, allowing full flavor development.
Flatridge Ranch
Acreage: 10 planted
Site: 1,100 feet elevation, southern exposure
Soils: rich, red volcanic
Year planted: 2008
Source of Zinfandel, St. Peter’s Church clone