We fertilize, spray, culture, and care for our vines in such a manner that our grapes will provide you with a rich and complete fermentation. Our yields are low, and we produce a high quality grape crop that is ideal for premium wines. It's a priority to maintain the health of the vines and the state of the land: we immediately react to situations that need care and prevent hazards from occurring. We walk the fields every day to see how the weather affects the ripening grapes and determine the correct treatments for each section of vines. __We modify our practices when we plant new vines. For example, in the newer vineyards, the plants are spaced differently - an 8’ x 10’ diamond pattern - to catch more sunlight, to receive spraying applications better, and to preserve the soil's nutrient cache. The vineyards are non-irrigated or minimally irrigated, with the water coming from a series of ponds we maintain. All vines are head pruned, their canes are hedged, and the ground is mowed through the growing season. At harvest, the grapes are delicately hand picked into 4x4 half ton bins. __Everything on the ranch matters -- not just the grapes. Rock walls built by my sons decorate the landscape. My cousins run cattle on the parcels set aside for grazing. Hundreds of my father's double-blossom purple lilacs line my driveway. Narcissus, iris, poppies, red hot pokers, fruit trees, herb and vegetable gardens, and a sprawling forest full of wildflowers make for a colorful spring bloom. I invite you to make an appointment to visit so you, too can enjoy the land your grapes are sourced from. __Click here to continue to the next page. Barbera - Zinfandel - Petite Sirah - Primitivo - Black Muscat - Chenin Blanc - Orange Muscat Introduction - Grapes for Sale / Vineyards Tour - Map to Steiner Road - Contact and Visit Premium Amador County Wine Grapes For Sale - All sales are F.O.B. Spinetta Family Vineyards. Spinetta Family Vineyards, Charles Spinetta Winery, Zinetta, and the CSW Logo are registered trademarks of Charles J. Spinetta. Unless otherwise specified, all images and copy contained within the spinettafamilyvineyards.com domain are Copyright 1984-2007 Charles J. Spinetta. All rights reserved.