York Creek

Vineyard

First RIDGE Petite Sirah York Creek: 1971
First RIDGE Zinfandel York Creek: 1975
Location: Spring Mountain, western edge of Napa County.
Elevation: 1600' - 1800'
Soils: Well-drained Boomer gravelly loam, Felton loam.
Vines: 25- to 34-year-old zinfandel, 27 acres 8- to 72-year-old petite sirah, 9 acres
Training: Head trained, spur pruned.
Yields: 2.5 tons per acre
Climate: Cool, mountainous. Normal average rainfall, 50".
Exposure: Southeasterly
Owner: Fritz Maytag

History

York Creek Vineyard, situated high on Spring Mountain, overlooks St. Helena and the Napa Valley from the west. Ridge came here in 1971 for the old-vine petite sirah. We first harvested York Creek zinfandel in 1975, and have made both wines in every vintage since.