Walker Station
Vineyard owner Harry Walker has grown wine grapes in Napa Valley, Knights Valley, Dry Creek Valley and Lodi since 1968. In 2001 he found an ideal site on an east-facing slope in a cool valley southwest of Forestville in Sonoma County. He planted 3.2 acres of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Now retired, Harry approached us about leasing his vineyard and we leapt at the opportunity to farm this little gem renowned for exquisite fruit. We have exclusive access to the grapes, and we vineyard designate both the Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Vineyard Specs
- appellation
- Russian River Valley
- Sub-appellation
- Green Valley
- Year Planted
- 2003
- Total Acreage
- 3.2
- Soil
- Goldridge sandy loam
- Rootstock
- 420A
- Clones
- Chardonnay (Montrachet), Pinot Noir (Calera, 115)
- Trellising/Pruning
- Vertical Shoot Positioned, 2-cane, 0-spur
- Owner
- Harry and Karen Walker; leased to Kanzler Vineyards
- Vineyard Manager
- Eric Neil, Vinedresser Vineyard Management