EIEIO & COMPANY
MAVERICK VINEYARD
Tony + Diane Rynders purchased a nice “bump” of land which lies North and East from the Hamlet of Carlton, just down the road from Belle Pente Vineyard. The site is hot and as such, Tony planted California Clones of Pinot noir. The theory being these clones are chose for their effectiveness in hot locations and his location is hot. Combine that with what we have experienced here over the past few years and this makes perfect Pinot sense. Big and bright are what Tony is shooting for with this vineyard and it was attained in both 2016 and 2017 vintages. Tony also did plant a little of the controversial 943 Clone to add some bass.
Tony planted mature plants, known as “Uber Plants” which were over three feet tall and close to an inch in diameter when they went into the ground. The Myers Family of Vine Tenders trellised them high to escape some of the reflected heat off the valley floor and left them on their own to penetrate the earth searching for moisture. It worked.
Each farmer has their own philosophy on how to farm their property. Most have been farming their property for at least 10 years and have learned not only what the plants want, but also what the site needs. While the vineyards in the current EIEIO & Company portfolio have farming practices unique to that specific site, the overall philosophy aligns nicely with my vision. They do what they do and I do with it what I do, in an attempt to produce better wines.
EIEIO & COMPANY
MAVERICK VINEYARD
Tony + Diane Rynders purchased a nice “bump” of land which lies North and East from the Hamlet of Carlton, just down the road from Belle Pente Vineyard. The site is hot and as such, Tony planted California Clones of Pinot noir. The theory being these clones are chose for their effectiveness in hot locations and his location is hot. Combine that with what we have experienced here over the past few years and this makes perfect Pinot sense. Big and bright are what Tony is shooting for with this vineyard and it was attained in both 2016 and 2017 vintages. Tony also did plant a little of the controversial 943 Clone to add some bass.
Tony planted mature plants, known as “Uber Plants” which were over three feet tall and close to an inch in diameter when they went into the ground. The Myers Family of Vine Tenders trellised them high to escape some of the reflected heat off the valley floor and left them on their own to penetrate the earth searching for moisture. It worked.
Each farmer has their own philosophy on how to farm their property. Most have been farming their property for at least 10 years and have learned not only what the plants want, but also what the site needs. While the vineyards in the current EIEIO & Company portfolio have farming practices unique to that specific site, the overall philosophy aligns nicely with my vision. They do what they do and I do with it what I do, in an attempt to produce better wines.
