Vineyard: Blue Slide Ridge
| Owner | Martinelli Family |
| Appellation | Sonoma Coast |
| Story | Named for formations of blue rock, but nearly named "Rattle Snake Ridge" due to the large population of rattlers that populate the cool hollows beneath the blue rocks. The site was once prime sheep grazing land. Planted by Lee and Carolyn Martinelli to the specifications of Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer. |
| Dates Planted | 1995 |
| Acres | 6 |
| Location | On the second ridge inland from the Pacific coastline. |
| Varieties | Pinot Noir |
| Trellis Spacing | Vertically trained with fruit 24 and 28 inches above ground to aid early ripening. 2000 vines per acre spaced 1 meter x 2 meter. |
| Managers | George Martinelli, Lee Martinelli, Lee Martinelli, Jr. |
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