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Fairsing Vineyard currently has 32 acres of vines planted with spacing of 1.0 by 1.8 meters (2,240 vines per acre) on a 170 acre site. All vines are planted on disease resistant rootstock. The vineyard is dry farmed on sedimentary soils with sustainable practices.
Clones and Rootstocks
| Varietal | Clone | Rootstock | Vine count | % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinot Noir | Pommard | Riparia Glorie | 17,739 | 25% |
| Pinot Noir | Dijon 115 | 101-14 MG | 16,891 | 24% |
| Pinot Noir | Dijon 777 | Riparia Glorie | 6,750 | - |
| Pinot Noir | Dijon 777 | 101-14 MG | 9,075 | 22% |
| Pinot Noir | Wadenswil | Riparia Glorie | 10,104 | 14% |
| Pinot Noir | Dijon 114 | 101-14 MG | 5,675 | 8% |
| Pinot Noir | Dijon 667 | 101-14 MG | 662 | 1% |
| Chardonnay | Dijon 95 | Riparia Glorie | 2,456 | 3% |
| Chardonnay | Dijon 76 | Riparia Glorie | 2,304 | 3% |
Terrior
The foundation of the vineyard is well drained silty-clay-loam soils which developed over sedimentary parent material. Predominant soils are the Windy Gap (46%) and Bellpine (11%) series which have a reddish color, and the Goodin (18%) and Dupee (11%) series which are browner. Soil depth to soft weathered bedrock ranges from moderately deep (Bellpine - 26" and Goodin - 29" ) to deep (Windy Gap - 55" and Dupee - 62").
Fairsing Vineyard was formed on steep slopes (10%-30%) that provide excellent air drainage. The site aspect is primarily south to south-east facing. Elevations range from 500 to 800feet above sea level. The regional macr0-climate is cool with growing degree days averaging about 2,100 from April thru October. On most summer nights northwest breezes cool the vineyard. This cooling effect combined with the "rain shadow" provided by the Coast Range and Dundee Hills facilitates flavor development in the fruit.