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Named for the Kunde's son, this vineyard currently features Merlot in six different clones
grafted to Couderc 3309 rootstock. Matthew's Station also contains a special
planting of Tannat vines on the same type of rootstock.
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Matthew McClelland Kunde: Matt, at thirteen years old
and in the eighth grade. His grapes are under contract to Blackstone Winery. He belongs to Green Valley 4-H, Forestville FFA and likes showing
his Brown Swiss Heifers at the Sonoma County Fair. Pictured at the 2003 Sonoma County Fair are Matt
with his Brown Swiss heifer Traskview Javaman Rosa, when she was selected
Supreme Jr. Champion by judge George Nunes, with Dairy Princess Angela
Krout presenting the supreme ribbon.
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Soil Types
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Zamora Silty Clay Loam 0-2% Slope (ZaA)
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Merlot
Acres 17.58 |
| Clone |
Source |
Location |
Plant Date |
Spacing |
Rootstock |
Vines |
Acres |
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03
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Inglenook
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Main Block
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1994
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8' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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2,742
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6.04 |
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03
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Inglenook
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West Block
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1994
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6' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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4,590
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7.58 |
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06
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Martini, Monte Rosso
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Main Block
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1996
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8' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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135
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.30 |
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09
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Rauscedo, Italy
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Main Block
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1996
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8' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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1,543
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3.40 |
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10
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Conegliano, Italy
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Main Block
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1996
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8' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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67
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.15 |
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11
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Conegliano, Italy
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Main Block
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1996
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8' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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123
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.27 |
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12
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Conegliano, Italy
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Main Block
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1996
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8' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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69
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.15 |
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Tannat
Acres 1.06 |
| Clone |
Source |
Location |
Plant
Date |
Spacing |
Rootstock |
Vines |
Acres |
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01
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UC Davis
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Main Block
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1994
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8' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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320
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.71 |
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01
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UC Davis
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West Block
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1995
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6' x 12'
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Couderc 3309
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163
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.26 |
Aerial Photo by Wildman Photography
08/25/04
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