VINEYARD MAP THE TERROIR THE FRUIT VINEYARD PRACTICES

At Mustard Creek Vineyard we employ sustainable and organic farming practices, guided by a philosophy that prioritizes prevention over cures, promotes harmony within the agroecosystem, and draws inspiration from nature’s wisdom, along with collaborating and learning from esteemed vineyard managers.

For the first time in over 20 years, Mustard Creek fruit was made available to the open market last 2024 harvest. Featured in wines around Paso and even our own debut wines,  coming spring/summer 2025. 

Aerial view of a farm with labeled sections for Zinfandel and Petite Sirah vineyards, organized into four blocks with planting details.

THE TERROIR

Three vineyard scenes: a large leafless tree with a small stream in a green field, grapevine trellis with green and brown leaves, and vineyard rows covered in fog.

In 2003, the vineyard was replanted, replacing 8.4 acres of Chardonnay with Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. The now 20 year old vines produce premier fruit, influenced by the dynamic terroir and sustainable vineyard practices. 

The vineyard is characterized by foggy mornings; sun-drenched, hot, dry days; and cool, breezy nights. Zinfandel sits atop steep rocky slopes, rooted into deep sandy soil laced with calcareous material. Blocks 3 & 4 run North to South, Block 2 oriented East to West. A seasonal creek runs through these blocks, carving an abstract path in the spring and winter, further shaping the terroir (literally). Putting the creek in Mustard Creek. 

The neighboring Petite Sirah finds sanctuary on the adjacent gentle rolling hills, roots digging into calcareous material with a light layer of topsoil. This varietal, confined to Block 1, runs East to West, welcoming you on both sides as you enter through the gates and up the dirt road.

Our vines are trained with the VSP system, letting the shoots ‘California sprawl’.  This system helps with canopy management to avoid sunburn on the north to south facing rows, plus it makes it easy to hand prune and pick.

Aerial view of a rural landscape with cultivated farmland, vineyards, houses, trees, and rolling hills under a blue sky.

FRUIT THAT CREATES AWARD-WINNING WINES

PEACHY CANYON WINERY’S AWARD-WINNING MUSTARD CREEK DESIGNATE WINE

A bottle of Peachy Canyon Winery mustard creek 2020 zinfandel red wine surrounded by text highlighting awards and ratings, with the winery's logo on the label.
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While we did keep some grapes for our own wines this year, we’ve got enough grapes to go around. Want some for your 2025 vintage? Contact us

EVERY DECISION WE MAKE, GUIDED BY A PROFOUND RESPECT FOR THE LAND AND A DEDICATION TO PRODUCING GRAPES OF UNPARALLELED QUALITY, ALL WHILE NURTURING THE DELICATE BALANCE OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.

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PRACTICES

Some of our practices include:

Owl Boxes & Barn Cats – Natural pest control, no poisons needed.
Sheep Mowing – Manage cover crops + fertilize the soil the old-fashioned way.
No Herbicides – We hand hoe and weed whack to protect soil health.
Organic Inputs Only – Food-grade oils and all-organic fertilizers, always.
Cover Crops – Prevent erosion, boost biodiversity, feed the soil.
Soil-First Farming – After bud break, cover crops are tilled in to enrich the land.