Q: Where is MacDonald?

Karen_Troisi · October 21, 2015, 2:37pm

Received an email today from Wine Exchange that contained a map of To Kalon Vineyard blocks. Was curious since I have never visited MacDonald - where is MacDonald’s plot within To Kalon (assuming Mondavi’s map below is correct)???

Brian_Tuite · October 21, 2015, 2:49pm

I believe their vineyard is right next to Detert.

Mike_Walsh · October 21, 2015, 3:12pm

Brian is right, its the Horton vineyard on the map. Here’s the Historic Vineyard Society registration:

https://www.historicvineyardsociety.org/appelletions-vineyards/napa-valley/macdonald-horton/

Karen_Troisi · October 21, 2015, 4:09pm

Thanks!!!

Michael_S_Monie · October 21, 2015, 4:26pm

Anyone know how the Semillion grown here is used?

Nolan_E · October 21, 2015, 5:01pm

Mondavi makes a To Kalon Semillon.

Michael_S_Monie · October 21, 2015, 6:03pm

Interesting. Not knowing the quality of the Semillion, I wonder what it would be like blended with that old vine Sauvignon Blanc that they grow.

bweimer · October 21, 2015, 6:10pm

The MacDonald’s farm only a small portion of their vineyard. The bulk of the grapes go to Mondavi under long term contract.

A great history of the vineyard is here:

Glenn_L_e_v_i_n_e · October 21, 2015, 7:03pm

Just S of I-Block, stones throw really.

Mike_Schieffer · October 21, 2015, 7:13pm

Don’t believe it’s as a stand alone, however. My understanding is that the Sémillon is blended into the Fumé Blanc Reserve.

Howard_Cooper · October 21, 2015, 7:31pm

I would have said under the Golden Arches.