Grist Vineyard is located within the Dry Creek Valley on top of Bradford Mountain at 1000 feet elevation. We source fruit from block six which was planted in 1974 (older than both of us) and sits in a red volcanic soil. Grist vineyard is owned by Hambrecht Vineyards and farmed by Warren Burton, a very well qualified kiwi. In order to ensure even ripping, which is difficult with Zinfandel, Warren regularly drops unripe clusters and keeps the crop load around two tons per acre.