

Vineyard Vitals
Our roots run deep...
Quail Run Vineyards is situated in the heart of El Dorado
County in the Sierra Nevada Foothills and is part of the Fair Play AVA. The Fair Play AVA is one of the fastest growing
wine regions in Northern California. The
altitude, climate and unique granite soil conditions that make this area
perfect for growing Mediterranean and Southern European grape varieties such as
Rhone and Bordeaux.

Our Soil
Quail Run Vineyards soil is native Holland Series 3 Granitic soil, or coarse sandy loam with slopes of 9 to 15 percent. Soil depth averages 60-70 inches to weathered bedrock, with about 2 feet of coarse sandy loam, followed by 2 feet of sandy clay loam and then sandy loam to bedrock. This well drained soil has moderate available water capacity.
Quality farming starts with quality soil. Protecting the unique soil characteristics of our land through a series of sustainable activities provides for a well-balanced soil in which to grow excellent quality French varieties grapes for high quality wines.

Our Elevation and Climate
Lucky enough to have
great soil, we are doubly blessed with a climate well suited to high quality
grape development. Our elevation of
2200 feet allows for hot summer days which generally lead to cooler evening
temperatures with gentle breezes to encouraging the best characteristics of the
grapes to express themselves.

Our Acreage
Our vineyards are
situated on a total of 5.5 acres of our total 20.5 acre parcel. We have room for more grape vines to be
planted in the future. Interested in
having us plant something special for you?
Give us a call and we can discuss the possibilities!
Quail Run Vineyards
Somerset, California
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