Rinaldi (Eschen)

AVA

Fiddletown

Decade

1870s

County

Amador

Current Owner

Gino Rinaldi

Planted by

Cox

Location Notes

Ostrom and Jibbom Street, Fiddletown (20751 Ostrom Road, Fiddletown, California 95629)

Wineries

Ridge, Santino/Renwood, Karly, Amador Foothill

Historical Producers

Renwood, Terre Rouge

Characteristics

Full flavor, finesse, great acidity and balance.

Description

The vineyard was revitalized in 2000. There are various blocks of different ages since the 1950s. The original 1865 planting might still have an acre of living vines. Remaining vines in the 38 acre original block are 100-plus years old. The total vineyard and ranch parcel is 82 acres. The grapes are contracted to two clients: Rombauer and Terre Rouge & Easton Wines. The vineyard is south-facing, head-trained, and largely dry-farmed. Replanting was done with selections from existing vines.

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