Upper Range

38°29’40.8”N 122°23’21.9”W

Aerial view of green vineyards on rolling hills with a lake in the background, surrounded by mountains and bathed in sunlight.

Upper Range is a unique site perched on the ridge line above Rutherford. Planted with the intensity of mountain farming in mind, the row orientations are meticulously designed so that the sun tracks directly over the top of the vines at the peak of ripening, eliminating a traditional morning/afternoon side exposure. The shoots are trained in perfect V formation, creating the perfect setup for dappled light. We source four contiguous ridge line blocks in Upper Range, the fruit contributing savory complexity and intensely developed tannins.

Appellation
Rutherford
Elevation
500 – 700’
Soils
Red Volcanic with interspersed boulders
Acres Planted
160
Row Spacing
6.5 X 4.5
Trellis Type
Vertical Shoot Positioning
Varieties Sourced
Cabernet Sauvignon
Upper Range possesses beautiful refined tannin and savory character. It is such a classic mountain Cabernet — a complete wine even on its own.
— Katie Vogt
A sign reading "The Vineyards of Upper Range" stands in front of a vineyard with rows of grapevines and trees on a gently sloping hill.
A branch of a grapevine has clusters of dark purple grapes surrounded by lush green leaves.
Upper range vineyard aerial.
Grapes.

Vineyard Sources

A vineyard on gently rolling hills with rows of grapevines, surrounded by greenery under a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Antica

38°25’52”N 122°16’16”W
Aerial view of a secluded winery with a house and parked vehicle, located on a terraced hillside surrounded by lush, mountainous terrain.

Stagecoach

38°27’47”N 122°18’58”W
Aerial view of green vineyards on rolling hills with a lake in the background, surrounded by mountains and bathed in sunlight.

Upper Range

38°29’40.8”N 122°23’21.9”W
A winding road snakes through green hills with a large body of water visible in the distance under a partly cloudy sky.

Vangone

38°26’26”N 122°19’45”W
A picturesque view of Waters Ranch vineyard with neat rows of grapevines stretches into the distance on a sunny day, bordered by a hilly, forested area.

Waters Ranch

38°23’32”N 122°13’05”W