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American Canyon: 201 acres, 160 vineyard
Carneros: 101, 88 vineyard
Yountville: 75, 63 vineyard
Rutherford: 24, 18.4 vineyard
Calistoga: 50, 34 vineyard
=364 vineyard acres
Variable based on site – Rolling hills, benchland, valley bottom. Some sites have new plantings, some have century-old vines still producing superb fruit.
Fischer TWISTER
1 - 2 passes depending on growing season conditions
No
Hire sheep before bud break (Kaos). Sometimes 2 passes depending on the season and site.
No
What weeds? Companion plants
Aim for biodiversity, living roots, and 100% ground cover year-round
Napa Green Vineyard
Napa Green Winery
Regenerative Organic
CCOF
Annual farming costs/acre ~$11,000
Depreciation of vineyard/acre $1,300
Weed Management Costs:
Tractor w/TWISTER $80/pass 2x a year =$160
In-row mowing $25/pass 2x a year =$50
Sheep $100/”mow” 1x a year =$100
Yearly Total Mowing Cost/Acre =$310