Our hillside vineyard is planted in the same East –West orientation and benefits from the trade winds, as well as a gentle slope for good drainage. The Ramona soil on Turtle Rock Ridge is nearly level to moderately steep. Some of our vineyards are on terraces and range in elevations between 1750-1850 feet altitude. The soil is formed from alluvium derived mostly from granite and related rock sources. The climate is dry with warm dry summers and cool moist winters.
Our annual precipitation can range from 10 to 20 inches per year. An average January temperature is 50 degrees F and an average July temperature is about 70 degrees. The frost-free season is 230 to 320 days. We have a minimum of 277 days of sunshine, which is ideal for growing premium wine grapes. The climate and terrior at Turtle Rock Ridge is ideal for producing premium wines.