“A LEAGUE OF HER OWN.”
The family farm is rare these days. The Sinton family have been stewards of Avenales Ranch for six generations. The fifth generation thankfully decided to diversify the property by adding some grapevines back in 1972. Their Shell Creek Vineyard is still thriving, with many more vintages still ahead of it.
vineyard: SHELL CREEK //
farmer&manager: THE SINTON FAMILY //
acres: 120 //
varietals planted: CHENIN BLANC, VALDIGUIÉ, PETITE SIRAH, CABERNET SAUVIGNON //
clones/rootstocks: MASSALE ON ITS OWN ROOTS AND 1103P //
nearest landmark: CARRIZO PLAINS NATIONAL MONUMENT //
ava: PASO ROBLES HIGHLANDS //
year planted: 1972 //
style: CALIFORNIA SPRAWL //
spacing: 11x6 //
vines per acre: 660 //
farming practice: SUSTAINABLE //
