The peak reaches 811m 2663ft, falling only slightly short of mount vaca to the southeast and sugarloaf mountain at the northern edge of the howell mountain ava. With cabernet as its signature wine, atlas peak winery released its first vintage in 2004. Framing the valley are the cornerstone mountain appellations of atlas peak, howell mountain, spring mountain district, and mount veeder. Atlas peak vineyards 3700 soda canyon road napa, ca 94558 707 2527971. The atlas peak viticultural area comprises 11,400 acres, and takes its name from the highest point in the vaca range of mountainsatlas peakwhich stands 2,700 feet above sea level atop the eastern slopes of napa valley.
Atlas peaks temperatures can be as much as 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor, and its highelevation vineyards are. The 11,400 acres of land that comprise the ava include 1500 acres of vineyards. If the winery or tasting room your looking for isnt here, add it. Atlas peak appellation association, napa, california. The mountain is so dry and strewn with jettisoned volcanic boulders, its difficult to imagine that in the 1850s one of the most luxurious spa resorts north of san francisco was located there. My wife and i had the pleasure of sharing a bottle of the 2017 renegade wine and a charcuterie plate at ancient peaks winery. We make it a priority to provide consumers with a unique and engaging experience that consistently exceeds expectations.
The vineyard, part of the 45acre property perched atop atlas peak, is one of the highest vineyard sites in napa valley, rising 2,100 feet above sea level. The region is less affected by morning fog than the adjacent valley floor. Atlas peak wine napa valley, california buy online. Rutherford hill winery a napa valley winery 200 rutherford hill road. View maps of atlas peak wine region, lists of local vineyards and wineries, plus climate statistics and more. Bookmark originated this journey as a san francisco garage wine as the new century began by friends who shared a passion for wine and the craft of making. Antinori responded to the inflation of the 1980s and 1990s with a frantic programme of investment in wineries and vineyards, most notably the atlas peak winery in california in 1985, and 325 hectares around badia a passignano in 1987. By continuing to view this site you agree that you are of legal drinking age. View all attractions near atlas peak wines on tripadvisor. Currently our footprint consists of 437 acres with 121 acres planted of varietals including chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, syrah, cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, merlot and sangiovese. Bookmark wines 2014 cabernet sauvignon atlas peak rating. The winery is almost entirely self contained which is convenient based on its somewhat remote location and the fact that atlas peak road becomes very narrow.
Prime solum showcases his grandcru napa vineyards, the best place for growing worldclass cabernet sauvignon. In 1997 the wineries new owners restored the original winery and started to store their wines in the historic caves. Both a master viticulturist and winemaker, philippe langner plans a symphony of tasks himself. Your guide to the friendliest winery in napa are you in. The mountain cabernet series includes five wines sourced from four of. It is balanced well with the barrel rotation providing complex and broad cabernet fruit tones with the long and finish with vanilla and spice tones you expect from a bookmark wine. Although the del dotto story begins on our rutherford estate, it has expanded to include seven other specially selected appellations. William bill hill believes the vineyard is the primary determinant of wine quality. In the years since, mountaingrown grapes have played an essential role in our napa valley merlot program. Learn about the various atlas peak wine regions with wine enthusiast magazines easy to use atlas peak wine guide. The atlas peak ava is the southeasternmost, mountain ava in napa county with elevation of 760 to 2600 feet. Wine enthusiast gave the 2014 vintage a score of 93. Discover our acclaimed, expressive cabernet sauvignons, each.
The winery offered a napa valley cabernet, napa claret and four mountain series wines one each from the winerys new sources on mt. Atlas peak napa valley cabernet sauvignon the pinnacle. Atlas peaks most valuable resource is the elevation of its vineyards. The heart of prime solums wine portfolio is the broken rock vineyard, a 90 acre site about 2 miles in on atlas peak road mostly north of the city of napa. Signorello estate winery demolished in napa atlas peak. The appellation is rich in volcanic soils and excels in the production of cabernet sauvignon and merlot. The 2008 atlas peak napa valley cabernet sauvignon begins with really powerful and enticing aroma full of succulent dark fruit black cherry, blackberry and plum that is tinged with beautiful vanilla and oak. The source of altas home vineyard cabernet is none other than the same source sought out by kongsgaard for their cabernet sauvignon which in 2012 earned 95 points and 94 points respectively from parker and vinous. Bookmark cabernet sauvignon, atlas peak winesearcher. This 100% varietal wine is dusty and gritty, a showcase of rich full flavor and. Lobo wines 2855 atlas peak road, napa 7078618100 open by appointment, please call details website. Atlas peak vineyards is within the atlas peak viticultural area of the napa valley. Veeder, spring mountain, howell mountain and of course, atlas peak.
Their vineyard land comprises about 500 acres making them one of the larger growers on atlas peak. Atlas peak napa valley cabernet sauvignon 2012 from napa valley, california the 2012 napa valley cabernet sauvignon displays deep purplered color with aromas of blueberry, blackberry, cassis, sage, hint of bay leaf, chocolate. It is not too common to find a tasting room that provides substantial food along with the wine tasting. Jam cellars 1460 first street, napa 7072657577 no appointment needed details. Luna vineyards 2921 silverado trail, napa 7072555862 open by appointment, please call. We produced our first duckhorn vineyards merlot in 1978. A place where the benchland terroir of our own estate vineyard is virtually unparalleled. Atlas peak ca atlas peak vineyards napa valley ava. Listing of napa valley wineries in napa california. Atlas peak winery was founded in 1987 with the intent to focus on italian varietals including sangiovese. Bookmark originated this journey as a san francisco garage wine as the new century began by friends who shared a passion for wine and the craft of making it. Stores and prices for bookmark cabernet sauvignon, atlas peak prices, stores, tasting notes and market data.
Atlas peak wineries list best atlas peak winery map. Napa valley wineries in napa authority on the napa wine. Our awardwinning cabernet sauvignon wines mirror the rich character of our mountain vineyards, located 2000 feet above sea level. Jack winery 4310 atlas peak road, napa 7074925436 open by appointment, please call details website. Mountain cabernet is known for its lush, fullbodied character with big, bold tannins, and deep, concentrated color. Grapes grown on the mountains above napa valley, above the natural fog line, experience much lower daytime temperatures t. The atlas peak appellation is known for cool winters and warm dry summers, on average 10 degrees cooler than the valley floor. Elan vineyards wines are the perfect marriage of meticulous wine making and intense mountain grown fruit. Bookmark wines cabernet sauvignon cabernet franc merlot.
William hill estate winery is a unique place, in every sense of the word. Welcome to the atlas peak appellation home to napa valleys most highly elevated. The weather and the management of the vines throughout the season have created a tremendous vintage. The area contained in the atlas peak appellation ranges from 760 2,663 ft above sea level and has approximately 1,500 acres of vineyard less than of a percent of all acreage planted in the napa valley. Atlas peak wines healdsburg 2020 all you need to know.
These areas provide ideal growing conditions for crafting bold, wellstructured, ruggedly elegant wines wines that can only come from great fruit and hard work, in hardtoreach places. This is not widely known among wines from this region. Atlas peak is significantly cooler than the nearby valley floor and typically produces wines with bright fruit flavors and relatively high acidity. Atlas peak shows power and structure, exploding on the palate to exhibit lush, rich, bold tannins with concentrated fruit flavors of ripe cherry and blueberry. The owner of this winery, piero antinori, was one of the first to market sangiovesecabernet sauvignon blends in italy, known as super tuscans. Atlas peak in napa county, california, is the name of one of the countys highest points and the ava which surrounds it. There are few secrets lurking in the napa valley these days, but boy have we. Once known primarily for zinfandel, the atlas peak appellation currently produces premium varietals used to create bordeauxstyle wines, such as cabernet sauvignon, cabernet franc, petit verdot, malbec, and merlot. Precise, transporting wines from the napa valley, shaped by a lifelong fascination with plants and nature. The 11,400 acres of land that comprise the ava include 1,500 acres of vineyards.
Premium vineyard land in the atlas peak appellation. Welcome to the atlas peak appellation, home to napa valleys most highly elevated, rugged and visually stunning landscape. Our goal at atlas peak is to create wines that reflect their origin. Add vineyards and wineries, buy and sell, keep in touch. When we purchased the 7acre vineyard on atlas peak in the western vaca mountain range in napa valley, we knew that great mountain fruit would come from its volcanic soils. Here the intense sunlight coupled with cool, nighttime temperatures produce grapes that are perfectly ripe, balanced and concentrated. No, i dont believe it is the same guy based on this. As news continues to pour in regarding the destruction of the northern california fires, family winery signorello estate confirms it has burned to. Atlas peak has that hardscrabbled, wild west look youve seen in clint eastwood westerns. It lies on the western side of the vaca mountains, the range which separates the napa and sacramento valleys. Bookmark wines 2014 cabernet sauvignon atlas peak rating and. California chinese and the napa valley wine caves trips. Atlas peak is a part of the rugged vaca mountain chain defining the east side of napa valley.
Just northeast of napa city, atlas peak boasts some of napa valleys highest elevation vineyards. Atlas peak brand assets accolade wines north america. Each harvest brings a new opportunity to pursue perfection and commit the voice of the soil to the bottle. Plan a day trip to the awardwinning andretti winery one of the best things about napa valley is its wide variety of worldrenowned wineries. Discover bookmark, a winery in california, united states and explore their most popular wines. Register for a winemaps pro account to see winemaker and.
Tasting the wine reveals more of the same and thats a really good thing. The actual winery was located on atlas peak surprise, surprise but they actually make their wine now at a large winery in healdsburg sonoma county. Our atlas peak vineyard is central to our cabernet sauvignon program with fruit that forms the heart of our napa valley cabernet sauvignon. Ancient peaks winery santa margarita 2020 all you need. This address can also be written as 4400 atlas peak road, napa, california 94558. Discover new wineries, plan and share winery trips, enjoy vip experiences, learn about wine. Atlas peak napa valley cabernet sauvignon invino up to.