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ARNS grapes are grown in the eastern hills above the city of St. Helena and below the Howell Mountain Appellation at an elevation of about 400-800 feet. Although the total property is 160 acres, most of which is rocks and forest, the vineyard itself is about nine acres in nine different blocks. The exposure of the different blocks accentuates the clonal differences and makes each separate area of vineyard unique. The vines vary in age from 15 to 30 years. The newer blocks are planted at a much higher density, with a spacing of 5' x 3' and on vertical shoot positioned trellises. There are a total of seven different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon in the various blocks. The "Tilting Rock" Clone has distinct flavors of black fruit, anise, cherries, and allspice, with a deep, dense, purple color and loose clusters. The yield from these various blocks is low and averages about 1.5-2 tons per acre. All of the vineyards are farmed using organic methods.