The oldest, George's, is 2 acres established in 1972 with cuttings from the original Paul Masson vineyards, which Martin Ray owned in the 1930's and 1940's. Next are five acres of Cabernet Franc vines which date back to the original stock brought to our “Chaine d’Or” region by French grape expert Pierre C. Pourroy around the turn of the century. Our vines were planted in 1985 with cuttings from what was then Congress Springs Vineyards. Then are two, more recent Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards: 3 acres of Valley View planted in 1989 and 6 acres of Lone Oak planted in 1991. Finishing the blend is one acre of Merlot planted in 1998.