River Road Vineyard

RIVER ROAD VINEYARD is home to the Talbott winery and is located in the Santa Lucia Highlands. This 115-acre vineyard has predominantly Chualar gravelly loam soil that contains a large percentage of sand, gravel and granite-based rock. The unique composition of this welldrained soil allows for excellent root penetration.As with neighboring Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, growing conditions result in low yields and excellent concentration of flavor components in the fruit. Relatively close proximity to the Pacific Ocean moderates vineyard temperatures, resulting in a long, mild growing season.The vineyard’s mainly northeast exposure also contributes to the site’s cooler temperatures. River Road Vineyard is planted with newer clones of both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir selected specifically for Kali Hart wines. In 1989 and 1990, new Wente clones for Kali Hart Chardonnay were planted on shy-bearing rootstock. The vines are on vertical trellising and receive minimal irrigation. In recent years, several acres of Pinot Noir vines were planted on select rootstocks to elite Pommard and Dijon clones.