17121 Taylor Lane, Occidental

Taylor Lane, west of Occidental, is one of the most highly regarded premium Pinot Noir vineyard locations in west Sonoma County. Referred to as the “Rodeo Drive of Pinot”, at an elevation of 900+ ft this ridge-top spine extends from Joy Road westward toward the Pacific overlooking Bodega Bay and Tomales Bay to the south. Offering optimal sun exposure with just the right amount of fog, ocean breeze influences, and well-draining soils, this terroir brings out the very best in Pinot Noir vines.

17121 Taylor Lane was among the first parcels to be developed to vineyard (along with Summa) and eventually branded as “Occidental Vineyard” in 2005. The current owners have continued that branding with their 2023 Ernest Vineyard vintage.

The property totals 4.8 acres with 4.1 planted to vines. 2.8 acres in the upper blocks planted in 1990 are primarily Calera clones on 101-14 rootstock, perched on Goldridge fine sandy loam soils. 1.3 acres on the lower portion of the vineyard were replanted in 2023 to new rootstock allowing the next owner creative control in clone selection.

There is a 1.5 GPM well with a new well site identified and permit pending, two 5,000 gallon water storage tanks, and an approved building envelope with plans for a 2 bedroom/2 bath modern prefab by Connect Homes (permit-pending completion of second well).

Contact Bob Gregg at 707-227-0773 for more detailed information or a showing appointment.

Offered at $1,795,000

PROPERTY Specifications OVERVIEW

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APN: 073-250-071
Parcel Size: 4.81
Zoning: AR10, Agriculture and Residential District.
Water: 1 existing well producing 1.5 GPM. New well site identified by Western Groundwater Surveyors (report available).
Well permit in process (December 2023). Two water storage tanks on site, each with 5,000 gallon capacity.
Septic: Permit issued (February 2023) for a non-standard drip system for two bedrooms.
Structures: Existing well house and storage shed. Pending permit for 1,200 sq ft, 2 bedroom/2 bath modern prefab by Connect Home
(plans upon request) contingent on new well completion. Permits for grading and drainage improvements related to
construction on new driveway and building pad.
Access: Direct access to Taylor Lane with 300+ ft of road frontage.

VITICULTURE FEATURES

Appellation: Sonoma Coast and West Sonoma Coast AVAs.
Planted: 4.1 acres of Pinot Noir with 4 x 8 spacing.
Upper block: 2.8 acres planted in 1990. Rootstock 101-14. Primarily Calera clones.
Lower block: 1.3 acres replanted in 2023 with Shwarzmann rootstock.
Soils: Upper block: Combination of Goldridge fine sandy loam and Yorkville clay loam.
Lower block: Yorkville clay loam.
Slopes: The upper block along the ridgetop and lane are 5-15% slopes. The remaining south-facing vineyard blocks are 15 - 30% slopes.
Aspect: Predominantly south and southwest facing with views of Pacific, Bodega Bay, and Tomales Bay to the south.
Elevation: Ranges from 960 ft at top of parcel to 870 ft at bottom.
Neighbors: Quality neighborhood vineyards include Summa and Thieriot (Littorai).