Carica’s winemaker continuously identifies the vineyards that are candidates to supply premium wine grapes to the winery.  Since Carica Wines was founded, we have made wines from grapes grown in Sonoma County.  Kick Ranch has been an important source for Carica Wines.  Located in Sonoma’s Rincon Valley, Kick Ranch is on the northern flank of Spring Mountain.  The vineyard is sited on an alluvial bench having soil with a mix of volcanic and other rock.  The vineyard has a 20-mile vista down to the Petaluma Wind Gap, providing cool nights and foggy mornings.  Kick Ranch adheres to sustainable farming practices with a focus on healthy, balanced vines, tended by one of Sonoma County’s premier vineyard managers.

Carica Wines also chooses grapes from warmer vineyard sites, including Amador County and Lake County in California.