Situated in a well-wooded, picturesque area of Dry Creek Valley, the rolling hills and higher elevation of Nimble Vineyard offer ideal terrain for mountain-grown wine. Alluvial silt and clay loam soils in this region have a high level of organic matter. This accentuates the dark, jammy fruit flavors of Syrah. The climate here is also ideal with steady temperatures hovering around 85 degrees because the hills shield the vineyards from the Pacific’s cool coastal breezes. Even though it’s warm during the day, fog makes its way into the valley each evening to cool the vineyards back down. This pattern prolongs the growing season so that the grapes mature slowly and develop more concentration.