Vineyard Article

At just under 700 planted acres, Bennett Valley is one of the State’s smallest viticultural areas, yet its wines set a benchmark for California wine in channeling Old World character. Vivio Vineyard, resting on the Valley’s western slope, is a case in point. Bathed in warm Sonoma sun for most of the growing season, evenings bring fog from San Pablo Bay in the South, providing a buffer to the surrounding warmer climate. The vineyard planted in 2003 by landowners, Joe and Priscilla Vivio. Their thoughtful selection of Syrah clones from France and Australia is truly one of the Vineyard’s exceptional traits. Well-drained volcanic soils further define the terroir along with a precise and sustainable approach to viticulture.