St. Helena
Napa Valley
The warm heart of Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reaches full, generous expression. The alluvial soils of the valley floor and the volcanic benchlands produce wines of power and ripeness, with some of Napa's oldest continuous vineyards.
The wines of St. Helena are made primarily from Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other Napa Valley varieties.
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Climate
Protected by surrounding mountains, St. Helena experiences warm days with temperatures regularly reaching 90°F+ during growing season, while cool evening breezes from San Pablo Bay moderate nighttime temperatures. The valley floor position creates a warmer, more consistent climate than hillside appellations, with less temperature variation and minimal fog influence.
Terroir
The St. Helena appellation sits on Quaternary alluvial deposits from the Napa River and seasonal creeks, creating deep, well-drained gravelly loams on the valley floor. The eastern benchlands are composed of Pliocene Sonoma Volcanics with red volcanic soils (Bale loam) over fractured basalt and andesite bedrock, allowing deep root penetration and excellent drainage while the valley floor's higher water table provides consistent moisture access.
What it tastes like
Body
Big
Acidity
Fresh
Tannin
Grippy
Oak
Oaky
Ripeness
Rich
Concentration
Concentrated
Big, concentrated and fresh with grippy tannin and a fair bit of oak; cassis, blackberry and dark chocolate with baking spice, plush, rounded and broad.
black fruit · spicy · plush · built to age · broad
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