Terroir

Winemaker Anthony Yount said it best: our terroir at Sixmilebridge is nothing if not extreme. Were we crazy to plant Bordeaux varietal grapes into the face of an impossibly steep, untamed hillside overlooking the westside of Paso Robles—best known as premier Rhone growing country? Maybe a little. But we’ve never run from hard work, and we knew the growing conditions rivaled the best in the world.

Here, exceptional quality fruit is born from a thick layer of limestone-dominent terrain that stretches out in every direction down steep hillsides. With staggering temperature swings of up to 50 degrees that soar and drop daily, and a consistent and daily breeze from the Pacific Ocean, our low-yield fruit is stressed, tried, and tested.

Vineyard Map of Sixmilebridge — Hover or click on numbered items for details.

1Merlot

Block Number: 1
Acres: 1.29
Clone: 181
Rootstock: S04
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

2Zinfandel

Block Number: 2
Acres: 0.94
Clone: Hayne
Rootstock: 1103P
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

3Sauvignon Blanc

Block Number: 3
Acres: .51
Clone: Sauvignon Musqué
Rootstock: 1103P
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

4Cabernet Sauvignon

Block Number: 4
Acres: 0.84
Clone: 7, 8
Rootstock: 1103P
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

5Cabernet Franc

Block Number: 5
Acres: 0.39
Clone: 327
Rootstock: 1103P
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

6Cabernet Franc

Block Number: 6
Acres: 0.49
Clone: 327
Rootstock: 1103P
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

7Cabernet Sauvignon

Block Number: 7
Acres: 2.67
Clone: 4
Rootstock: 1103P
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

8Petit Verdot

Block Number: 8
Acres: 1.21
Clone: 400
Rootstock: St. George
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

9Cabernet Sauvignon

Block Number: 9
Acres: 1.25
Clone: 5
Rootstock: 1103P
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

10Cabernet Sauvignon

Block Number: 10
Acres: 1.33
Clone: 7, 8
Rootstock: 1103P
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

11Malbec

Block Number: 11
Acres: 1.03
Clone: 98
Rootstock: 420A
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

12Petit Verdot

Block Number: 12
Acres: 0.72
Clone: 400
Rootstock: 420A
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

13Sémillon

Block Number: 13
Acres:
Clone:
Rootstock:
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

14Sémillon

Block Number: 14
Acres:
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Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

15Cabernet Sauvignon

Block Number: 15
Acres: 1.5
Clone: 337, 169
Rootstock: 110R, 3309
Row Spacing: 7'x 4'

16Cabernet Franc

Block Number: 16
Acres: 2.01
Clone: 214
Rootstock: St. George
Row Spacing: 8'x 4'

17Cabernet Sauvignon

Block Number: 17
Acres: 2.5
Clone: 169
Rootstock: 3309
Row Spacing: 8'x 4'

18Cabernet Sauvignon

Block Number: 18
Acres: 3.38
Clone: 47
Rootstock: St. George
Row Spacing: 8'x 4'

Estate Vineyards

Maidie Vineyard
Named for Jim’s paternal grandmother, Maidie Vineyard was planted in 2013 with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, Sauvingon Blanc, and Zinfandel. A 2020 addition of acreage introduced Semillon. Anchored in the southwest corner of the estate, Maidie comprises 13 .66 acres characterized by steep slopes and limestone dominant soil riddled with natural fissures creating excellent drainage.

Grace Vineyard
Following the planting of Maidie Vineyard, Grace (a tribute to Jim’s maternal grandmother) was planted later in 2018 with Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. With close to 10 acres in the northeast parcel of the property, the exteme aspects and limestone/clay soil require limited irrigation.

Florabel Vineyard
With the first block of Malbec planted in 2021, Florabel is home to our newest vines! The name pays homage to Barbara’s maternal grandmother. Located on the western edge of the estate, this hilltop is expected to be planted to some experimental varieties in 2023. Stay tuned!

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