2815 Ridge RD Templeton, CA 93465

One of oldest vineyards in the region, the Martinelli Vineyard, is now available. Almost 11 acres in this stunning west side Templeton location, 9.5 acres are vines that were planted in the 1920s by Amadeo Martinelli and were, and still are, dry-farmed. No water controversy! 92% of planted vines are Zinfandel. Original home built in 1920s, added onto in 1960. Huge wine cellar under house. Also a 1986 dbl. wide, permitted, with workshop. The existing Winery Building, where Amadeo Martinelli aged and barreled his wines, is ready to be restored.The Martinelli operation lasted until 1964. Now the family sells the fruit. 2012 was an excellent year for production. St. George stock. Huge variety of fruit trees on property. Some walnut trees were removed and replaced with vines later. Owner will finance. Once in a lifetime opportunity in the Paso Robles world-wide *Wine Region of the Year* awarded in New York in January, 2014.