About Us
Howell Mountain AVA Cabernet Sauvingon
We have almost 2 acres of Howell Mountain AVA Cabernet Sauvignon grapes growing on our property. The harvest yields an average of 6.5 tons of exceptional quality grapes for making a premium Howell Mountain Cab.
Contact us at:
brent@PonderosaVines.com or Call 630.508.3740
About Ponderosa Vines
Brent and Laura Albrecht took ownership of the property in 2021. 1.68 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon were planted in 2001 and another .2 acres added in 2018 for 1.88 net vine acres.
Vineyard gets full sun and protected by the surrounding Ponderosa Pine trees native to the area.
Rootstock is 110 R, and clone is Entave 191 with 4x4 spacing in vineyard. Vineyard is in the Howell Mountain AVA at 1936 ft.
2025 Season
March 12, 2024
The 2025 vineyard season is just around the corner! We will be spreading compost in the vineyard and tilling under the vines . The big next step will pruning in early Spring. Pretty view of the sunset from approx 100 ft above the vineyard, courtesy of my new drone (Christmas present)
Looking forward to another great season
Stressed Vines Buying Ponderosa Vines Grapes!
Ponderosa Vines is proud to be partnering with Stressed Vines , who turns our fruit into amazing Howell Mountain Cab. Watch for updates on the release of the Stressed Vines 2022 Howell Mountain Cab, the first crop from our vineyard (with Laura and I as owners).
Also, visit the Stressed Vines Tasting Room in Healdsburg. It's an awesome experience