Terroir

Platt Vineyard illustrates the dynamic confluence of the Pacific Ocean, Redwood forests, millions of years of tectonic activity and a rich, thriving ecosystem.
In this dramatic, breathtaking landscape with the high annual rainfall, cool, intense sunlight illuminates brilliant green canopies of vines, deeply rooted in the soft, fine grained sandy Goldridge soils, delivering a decidedly pure and energetic expression of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Its ideal location promotes regular, slow and even ripening, allowing the aromas to concentrate in the grapes without increasing the alcohol content or losing acidity.

The 43 acres (17.4 hectares) vineyard sits between 425 and 800 feet (130-244 metres) of elevation and is divided into 32 blocks. Each block is distinguished by unique characteristics of soil composition, exposure, elevation, and slope. These differences, in addition to the numerous rootstocks and clonal selections, bring a wide variety of components to the blending table and allow for multiple expressions of the site.

Winemaking

All our wines are produced from grapes grown at Platt Vineyard. Our Estate and Estate Reserve bottlings of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir provide different expressions, all characterized by our singular terroir, marked by tension, minerality and purity.

Biodiversity

A dense forest of centuries-old coastal Redwoods surrounds the vineyard bringing an abundance of life, cool shade, and an atmosphere of timeless serenity. We are privileged to share this land with a healthy population of native fauna. Hawks, California quail, and vultures are the easiest to spot, but not the only inhabitants of this thriving ecosystem.