9965 W Dry Creek Road

Description

Starting at the foothills of the northwestern end of Dry Creek Valley and rising up to almost 1000 feet, sits the celebrated 250 acre Merlo Vineyard. Commanding unprecedented views over the entire Dry Creek Valley out to Mt. Saint Helena to the west and Lake Sonoma and Pritchett Peaks to the east and Lago di Merlo in the near distance to the south. With 55 acres of premium vines in Dry Creek Appellation professionally planted and maintained and another 7 acres prepped for planting, Merlo Vineyard represents a substantial purchase in one of California top appellation made even more special by the fact it is among the highest altitude vineyards within the appellation. The entire vineyard is irrigated by Petite Lago di Merlo which is 18 acre foot reservoir that sits on the border of the property wherein Merlo Vineyard has the exclusive diversion rights. The grapes are sold to Duckhorn, Benzinger and Christopher Creek. Merlo Vineyard is much more than just a vineyard. In addition to the vine land there is almost another 200 acres of unspoiled land and 4 Legal Parcels/Certificates of Compliance the potential for development are endless. There are multiple stunning building sites with giant vistas and water resources to support the same. There is also a substantial redwood/fir stand.