The land in Sleepy Hollow, Orinda, was originally purchased by an Italian American family in the 1950’s. They built the house and planted many pomegranates and olive trees. When we purchased the house from this family, it only seemed fitting to someday plant some Syrah vines near the top of the terraced landscaping.
In August 2005, we replaced the home’s existing irrigation to a drip system approved by EBMUD’s Rebate Program. In keeping with the landscaping, a “pocket vineyard” was planted in May of 2007. Since 2010 the vineyard has been producing about 10 cases per year.
Mimi Liem
