Eight Soils

• Over eighty percent of the vineyards are comprised of eight, optimal soil types
• Soils: Oceano Loamy Sand, Lockwood Shaly Loam, Chualar Loam, Garey Sandy Loam, Arroyo Seco Gravelly Sandy Loam, Rincon Clay Loam and Placentia Sandy Loam
• Alluvial, porous, granite and limestone rich-perfect for grapevines

In Monterey Wine Country the eight primary soil types by percentage are:

1. Lockwood Shaly Loam 28%
2. Chualar Loam 15%
3. Garey Sandy Loam 9%
4. Arroyo Seco Gravelly Sandy Loam 7%
5. Rincon Clay Loam 7%
6. Placentia Sandy Loam 6%
7. Oceano Loamy Sand 5%
8. Chamise Shaly Loam 5%