Nickel & Nickel

2009 Branding Iron Vineyard

Named for the branding iron owned by the proprietor, the eight-and-a-half-acre Branding Iron Vineyard lies in western Oakville close to the base of the Mayacamas Mountains. The vineyard is comprised of well-drained clay loam and the vines are vertically trellised to maximize sunlight and open the canopy. The area’s warm climate and sun exposure in both the morning and afternoon is perfect for slowly ripening the fruit, which often benefits from a long hang time.