RAYMOND BURR VINEYARDS

 ~ RAYMOND BURR VINEYARDS ~ 8339 W. Dry Creek Road Healdsburg ~ California Located in the Dry Creek Valley AVA 5850 Anderson Rd, Forestville, CA 95436 www.bergmanvineyards.com PH: (707) 887-­‐9822; FX: (866) 691-­‐5251 Page 1 of 7 RAYMOND BURR VINEYARDS A Historical Perspective It was in the middle 1950’s on the widely acclaimed and successful television program “Perry
Mason” that the two actors, Raymond Burr and Robert Benevides first met. Their friendship
grew and advanced as their mutual interest in the knowledge of the cultivation and hybridization
of orchids developed. Their mutual hobby began to grow in importance to them and the next
logical step was to make it into a commercial venture.
At the same time, Benevides had become Executive in Charge of Production for Mr. Burr’s very
successful and long (8 years) running television series, “Ironside”. The two men purchased an
island in Fiji where they raised coconuts and cattle and helped bring up the standard of living for
the Fijian people who lived on the island.
In 1976, Robert Benevides’ father, attracted by the beauty of the Dry Creek Valley and the
special qualities of land with its productive soils, purchased portions of the existing Raymond
Burr Vineyard Estate. Years later, Robert and Raymond planted vines on their lovely estate in
1986. Their first wines were made in 1990 under the direction of John Pedroncelli, who together
with his brother, Jim, owned the Pedroncelli Winery off Canyon Road.
The Raymond Burr label started in 1998. A reasonable price was set for the Cabernet Sauvignon
and Chardonnay wines, and over the years, prices for their Estate wines have remained the same
as the original releases.
In 2005, a local winemaking star, Phyllis Zouzounis, took over winemaking duties for the
Raymond Burr Wines. She remained with Robert through the last crush in 2013. Phyllis has her
own successful label, Deux Amis Wines.
The Raymond Burr Wine Club has approximately 800 members. Wines are sold direct to
consumers. Approximately 2,500 cases of wine are sold annually through the tasting room and
wine club.
A decision was made in 2013 to make that year the last year that wines were to be made under
the Raymond Burr label. After reaching his 85th birthday, Robert Benevides decided to sell his
magnificent vineyard estate.
5850 Anderson Rd, Forestville, CA 95436 www.bergmanvineyards.com PH: (707) 887-­‐9822; FX: (866) 691-­‐5251 Page 2 of 7 RAYMOND BURR VINEYARDS Property Profile Address: 8339 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; APN 139-090-051; 9.39 acres
8391 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; APN 139-160-020; 11.37 acres
8521 W Dry Creek Rd, Healdsburg; APN 139-150-040; 12.67 acres
Total Acres 33.43
Zoning: LIA (Land Intensive Agriculture); 40 acre minimum; SR and Z overlays
Utilities: PG&E electricity; propane; satellite TV; Internet service available; solar
Water: Well located on a neighboring property reportedly producing 50 gpm.
There are 10 water storage tanks of varying sizes.
Waste Treatment: 2 Standard septic systems
Improvements: ~ 8339 W Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
The main residence was built circa 1940, and later expanded and
renovated. It consists of approximately 3,918 square feet on the upper
levels with a lower level of 1,087 square feet of which 575 square feet are
used to display artwork. There are 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 half
baths, 3 fireplaces and a total of 10 rooms in all.
The permitted public tasting room/office building is approximately 1,500
square feet. There are handicap approved public bathrooms, redwood
decks and a small wine storage facility for the estate port production.
There are three greenhouses temperature controlled with misters.
~ 8521 W Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
This parcel is improved with a wood frame single level structure
consisting of 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, kitchen, dining room and living
room. This home enjoys gorgeous vineyard views.
~ 8391 W Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg
There is vineyard on this parcel and no improvements.
5850 Anderson Rd, Forestville, CA 95436 www.bergmanvineyards.com PH: (707) 887-­‐9822; FX: (866) 691-­‐5251 Page 3 of 7 5850 Anderson Rd, Forestville, CA 95436 www.bergmanvineyards.com PH: (707) 887-­‐9822; FX: (866) 691-­‐5251 Page 4 of 7 Vineyard Data by Parcel Number Assessor's Parcel # 139-­‐090-­‐051 Varietal None Gross Vine Acreage None 139-­‐150-­‐040 Chardonnay Cabernet Sauvignon Port Varietals Petite Verdot 2.17 1.75 1.00 1.00 1986 1986 1988 2006 AXR-­‐1 AXR-­‐1 AXR-­‐1 110-­‐R Franc Cabernet Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Port Varietals 1.47 1.00 3.60 1.00 0.22 1.00 0.21 1988 2005 1986 2006 1999 2007 1988 AXR-­‐1 110-­‐R AXR-­‐1 110-­‐R 110-­‐R 110-­‐R AXR-­‐1 139-­‐150-­‐020 Total Gross Vine Acres 14.42 +/-­‐ Year Planted N/A Root Stock N/A NOTE: Acreage figures are estimates only and should be verified through an independent vine count. Production by Varietal (Total Tons)
Varietal Chardonnay Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec Petite Verdot Four Port Varietals 2012 2013 2014 9.39 8.48 9.71 6.25 7.51 6.44 19.05 16.73 17.56 5.45 5.96 5.05 0.88 1.9 2.52 139 Gallons 271 Gallons 255 Gallons 5850 Anderson Rd, Forestville, CA 95436 www.bergmanvineyards.com PH: (707) 887-­‐9822; FX: (866) 691-­‐5251 Page 5 of 7 Use Permit: File Number: UPE99-0069 – allows for annual production capacity of
5,000 cases
Modification of Use Permit: March 7, 2013 – UPE12-0001 for Public
Tasting, participation in eight industry-wide events and eight wine club
events with a maximum of 60 attendees. Hours of operation daily
11:00AM to 5:00PM except for industry events and private engagements.
Review the entire document.
Annual Sales: The average wine sales on a yearly basis are about 2,500 cases. All wines
are made from grapes grown on the winery estate.
Wine Club: 800+ members
Brand: Acquisition of the property will include the exclusive right to the Brand as
well as all intellectual property.
Wine Inventory: No inventory is included in the sale of the property
Note: With the exception of the Estate Port, no other wines were produced on
site. Wines made from grapes grown on the estate were custom crushed
off site under the direction of winemaker Phyllis Zouzounis.
5850 Anderson Rd, Forestville, CA 95436 www.bergmanvineyards.com PH: (707) 887-­‐9822; FX: (866) 691-­‐5251 Page 6 of 7 RAYMOND BURR VINEYARDS Vineyard Data 2014 The vineyard was planted in 1986 after clearing, deep rooting and installing underground French
drains. A total of 14.42 acres were planted to Cabernet Sauvignon (clone 7), Chardonnay (Wente
and Dijon clones), Cabernet Franc and 4 Portuguese Port varieties (Tinta Cao, Tinta Madeira,
Touriga Nacional and Sousao).
The original rootstock for all varieties was AXR. Subsequent plantings in 1998, 1999, 2000 and
2002, because of phylloxera, used rootstock 110R and 1103.
In 2005 an acres of Cabernet Sauvignon was removed and replaced with one acre of Cabernet
Franc on 110R rootstock. In 2006 2 acres of Cabernet Sauvignon were removed and replaced
with 1 acre of Malbec and 1 acre of Petite Verdot. Both were on 110R rootstock.
Spacing was accomplished according to “General Viticulture” page 244. Vines were planted 6
feet apart and rows were spaced 12 feet apart. Trellising for the Chardonnay has a system of
quadruple cordons and for the reds, double cordons. Wires are in place on all varieties to support
the canopy. All vines are on a drip irrigation system.
Two 10,000 gallon concrete tanks, in the middle of the vineyard, supply all of the vines with
water. Two wells are in place. The well presently in use, with a 10 horsepower submersible
pump, needs to be rehabilitated.
Originally the 4 Portuguese varieties were planted in a field blend in equal amounts. But over the
past 28 years the Sousao has been slowly replaced with Tinta Roriz because the Sousao did not
ripen along with the other varieties.
The present two year contract on the Cabernet Sauvignon is for a maximum of 25 tons @ $2,500
per ton. The contract on the Cabernet Franc is for a maximum of 12 tons @ $2,600 per ton. The
contracts for the Malbec (7-9 tons) and Petite Verdot (3-4 tons) are @ $1,800 per ton.
Offered at $ 6,295,000
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