RANCH: PREMIUM VINYARDS AND RECREATIONAL PARADISE
- 2,635+/- Acres Total
- Two Miles Of The Russian River
- 58 Acres Planted to Premium Hillside Zinfandel
- 400+ Acres Of Additional Potentially Plantable Land (Per Slope Analysis)
- 31 Separate Parcels Of Land For Development
- 18.78 Acre Foot Lake
- Three wells: 165 +/- GPM, 70 +/- GPM & 5 GPM
- Water Sports, Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Camping, ATV
- Conveniently Located In Wine Country
- Very Near Airports
- 1.5 Hours From San Francisco
- Exceptional Estate Home and Helicopter Pad Sites
- Incredible Views
2635+/- acre ranch estate with 58 acres of premium hillside Zinfandel under contract on the Mendocino Sonoma County border just above Cloverdale. The property consists of 31 separate parcels of land. Two miles of the Russian River and 25 miles of well maintained off roads make it a sportsman’s, wine enthusiasts and privacy or party lover’s trophy estate.
31 SEPARATE PARCELS OF LAND
This ranch estate is subdivided into 31 separate parcels of land that can be configured or developed innumerable ways. Parcels can have vineyards, river front access, redwood groves, oak savannahs or rolling hills, all with spectacular views. Roads connect all parcels with two entrances off of highways 101 and 128. Springs, water wells and potential water wells are available to nearly every parcel and to every development if configured properly. The same can be said for utilities.
The possibilities are endless for development. A number of ranches, farms or residential sites can be developed for future sale or as a private compound or community for family and friends. Private wineries or private recreational clubs are just two more ideas.
RECREATION
The Russian River: This estate owns two miles of the beautiful Russian River to mid stream with small private beaches to larger open beaches. The river is perfect for such water sports as swimming, rafting, canoeing, kayaking and diving.
Hunting: wild pig, deer, turkey, quail, dove, pheasant, duck and geese.
Fishing: two miles of the Russian River with steelhead and large mouth bass and an 18.78 acre foot lake stocked with bass and catfish lend ample fishing opportunities.
Off Road Activities: An estimated 25 miles of yearly and well maintained dirt roads connect the entire ranch and are perfect for All Terrain Vehicles, horseback riding, hiking, jogging, walking and camping.
Exploring: Two miles of railroad tracks of the historic Northern Pacific Railroad follow along and above the Russian River with tunnels and unparalleled vistas. Railroad easement. Not in operation.
Wine Tasting: Wineries and their tasting rooms are everywhere. Driving between ten minutes and one hour will enable one to reach every winery in Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino counties.
Fine Dining and Entertainment: Some of the best restaurants in the country are also within a ten to sixty minute driving radius as is entertainment of every ilk. From hot air balloon riding to experiencing all of the historical Native Indian, Spanish and early California settlements, there is much to do.
Cattle and Timber: Gentle rolling hills and meadows of oak savannah with seasonal streams and gated pastures have made perfect range land for cattle. There is plenty of timber on Redwood Mountain.
THE VINEYARDS NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
The property has 58 acres of premium hillside Zinfandel Grapes under an Evergreen Grape Purchase Agreement with a world famous winery defined by its Zinfandel. The winery has been purchasing grapes from this ranch since 1988. Wine from these grapes produce the highest quality wine for this producer and has had the distinction of a “Vineyard Designation” in the past.
In order to maintain the highest quality, the winery has insisted on keeping the production levels down to 3 tons per acre and paying around $1500 per ton. The ranch is in the Yorkville Highlands Appellation.
Seven individual vineyards are broken down in the Vineyard History by Block into ten microclimates as the elevations range from 300 to 1800 feet above sea level. The micro climates and the soils are ideal for growing high quality big red wine grapes.
There is a Dr. Paul Anamosa Slope Density report showing that 882+ acres are under a 30% slope with what we think are about 442 acres that can be planted to more grape vines. The deep red soils are conducive to the red grape and water is available.
Water: An 18.78 acre foot lake with water from natural winter run off is used for irrigation as well as a water well at 165 GPM. Two wells with GPM of 5 and 70 stand by for use. More wells can be drilled. There are also an estimated three dozen active springs for development and many seasonal streams flow through the property.
Vineyard History By Block
Block #
1 Steep - 6.74 Acres - Planted in 1985 - Zinfandel - Davis Clone - AXR1 Rootstock - 8 x 12 spacing - Inarched grafted with 5C rootstock in 1992. In 1997 rootstock was spring budded with Costa Mega (clone). In 2003 the old vine was cut off, leaving the younger vine to grow without competition from the older vine. Twenty one acres were converted over the next five years
2 Terrace - 7.46 Acres -Planted in 1983 - (Same as above)
3 West - 3.48 Acres - (Same as above)
4 Flat - 5.9 Acres - (Same as above)
5 Barn - 2 Acres - Planted in 1994 - Clone - Costa Mega on SO4 rootstock
6 Charcoal - 2 Acres - Planted in 1995 -Clone- Costa Mega on SO4 rootstock - 6 x 8 spacing
7 Lake - 4 Acres - Planted in 1994 - Clone - Costa Mega on 5C rootstock - 8 x 12 spacing
8 Ed Creek - 9.38 Acres - Planted in 1981 -Clone - Davis Clone on AXR1 rootstock, inarched grafted with 5C rootstockin 1992 - 8 x 12 spacing
9 House - 6.5 Acres - Planted in 1998 - Clone - Century on 4453 Rootstock - 6 x 8 spacing
10 Bella Vista - 11.5 Acres -Planted in 2002 Clone - Duprat on St. George rootstock - 6 x 8 spacing - Winery wanted to limit production to 3 tons / acre because of the 1,800 foot elevation. The last two years production has increased to 5 plus tons per are without maturity problems.
Production By Block In Tons
| Block |
Acres |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
| 1 Steep |
6.74 |
13.6 |
16.2
|
13.09
|
| |
tons/acre |
2.02 |
2.4
|
1.94
|
| 2 Terrace |
7.46 |
16.3 |
22.5
|
14.79
|
| |
tons/acre |
2.18 |
3.02
|
1.98
|
| 3 West |
3.48 |
5.58 |
7
|
8.31
|
| |
tons/acre |
1.6 |
2.01
|
2.39
|
| 4 Flat |
5.9 |
12.72 |
16.03
|
8.32
|
| |
tons/acre |
2.16 |
2.72
|
1.41
|
| 5 Barn |
2 |
5.65 |
7
|
6.04
|
| |
tons/acre |
2.83 |
3.5
|
2.13
|
| 6 Charcoal |
2 |
3.1 |
4.69
|
3.56
|
| |
tons/acre |
1.55 |
2.34
|
1.78
|
| 7 Lake |
4 |
25.94 |
15.6
|
16.43
|
| |
tons/acre |
6.49 |
3.9
|
4.11
|
| 8 Edwards CK |
9.38 |
29.37 |
26.81
|
18.49
|
| |
tons/acre |
3.13 |
2.86
|
1.97
|
| 9 House |
6.5 |
12.27 |
16.83
|
5.86
|
| |
tons/acre |
1.89 |
2.59
|
0.9
|
| 10 Bella Vista |
11.5 |
38.42 |
47.94
|
59.4
|
| |
tons/acre |
3.34 |
4.17
|
5.17
|
| |
|
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|
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| |
Total Tons
|
162.91
|
180.32
|
154.29
|
| |
tons/acre
|
2.81 |
3.06 |
2.6 |
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(The map below shows the different areas that have a slope of less than 30%. These ares are represented by the white cross hatched lines.)
(Below is a topogrpahy map shoing the different contours of the land as well as different elevations.)
(Below is an aerial map that shows the approximate property boundaries and the various parcels.)
CENTRALLY AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED
This one of a kind property is secluded in the world famous wine country yet perfectly positioned for quick and easy access to San Francisco and the entire North Bay region. San Francisco and its famous and vibrant city life are only 1.5 hours away or 87 miles. Cloverdale has a population of 8500 and is only 10 minutes away. Anything needed for day to day living can be acquired here. Healdsburg is in the heart of the wine country with famous 5 star restaurants and wineries and is only 30 minutes away while Napa is 50 minutes away.
Numerous helicopter pad sites on the property abound. Also, Cloverdale Municipal Airport is ten minutes away and the Sonoma County Airport is located 45 minutes away in Santa Rosa. There are two entrances to the property on highways 128 and 101 for easy access and the Pacific Ocean is only seven miles away as the crow flies. There are many potential home sites near water wells, springs and Pacific Gas and Electric lines. A new and well maintained 5000sqft partially built home exists on the original homestead site of over 130 years ago. This ranch estate is secluded but close to every service imaginable.
This is a rare find in the wine country today, over 2,600 acres of beautiful wine country land, a premium vineyard, much more plantable, numerous spectacular building sites, and a multitude of possibilities.
Asking $21,500,000
NOTE: The information contained came from reliable sources. However, Bergman Euro-National does not warrant anything herein. It is advised that the Buyer take the time to complete a thorough due diligence process prior to the close of escrow.
