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Nick Peay, Andy Peay
Grapes for Williams Selyem wines are grown in three different areas of the Peay Vineyard. The areas are named after the Pinot Noir clone planted: New 777, New Calera and New Pommard. The Peays began growing for Williams Selyem in 2001.
Vineyard Bio
The Peay Vineyard is a no-till vineyard, with moderate leaf removal on the shade side and canopy interior. The cropload is adjusted annually as needed.
Personal Bio
Nick Peay became interested in grape growing through an appreciation for fine wines, which began around the family dinner table. He graduated from Bowdon College in Brunswick, ME in 1988 and from the UC Davis Masters program in Viticulture/Enology in 1994. The family include younger brother Andy, sister Liz, their parents and Nick’s wife, Vanessa.
Nick Peay believes in sustainable agriculture practices resulting in a low impact on the environment, along with careful canopy and yield management. Both he and Andy are passionate and diligent in caring for this out-sized garden.
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Clones:
New 777: 777
New Calera: Calera
New Pommard: Pommard
Rootstock:
New 777: 420A
New Calera: S04
New Pommard: S04
# of acres:
New 777: 1.9
New Calera: 1.0
New Pommard: 1.86
Positioning:
New 777: Northwest to Southeast
New Calera: Northeast to Southwest
New Pommard: East North East to West South West
Topography:
New 777: Hillside
New Calera: Hill top, sloping Southeast
New Pommard: Hillside
Elevation:
New 777: 800 ft.
New Calera: 800 ft.
New Pommard: 700 ft.
Soil Type:
Ohlson; fine, sandy loam
Trellising:
Cane
Irrigated:
Yes
Cover Crop:
Molate Fescue
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