Bee Block is one of three legacy Chardonnay blocks at Spring Ridge Vineyard. Bee Block is 3 acres, spanning elevation between 670 to 735 feet above sea level. Bee Block is the largest of all the vineyard blocks on the Neely estate. The sedimentary rock sits farthest from the surface in this site. The vines are a massal selection from Home Block (Clone 4) grafted on 5c rootstock. Bee Block consists of a soil blend of 35% sand, 32% silt, and 33% clay.

Spring Ridge Vineyard sits on an east-facing ridge in the Santa Cruz Mountains. The ridge ascends from 500 to 1,700 feet above sea level. The maritime climate of the San Francisco Bay offers cool, crisp mornings and warm, sunny afternoons creating perfect conditions for growing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The soil at Spring Ridge Vineyard consists of sedimentary rock, 1 to 3 million years old, at a shallow and mid level depth, perfect for the expression of our grapes. We strive to protect and nurture the entire ecological community of Spring Ridge Vineyard, and are dedicated to stewarding and replenishing the land we inhabit.