Atlas Peak
To the east of the imposing Stags Leap palisades lies the quiet Napa wine country mountain appellation of Atlas Peak Napa county known for its fruit forward Chardonnay, complex Pinot Noir, and hearty Sangiovese. The Atlas Peak district shares many attributes with Stags Leap to the west particularly in regards to its rocky volcanic and alluvial soils (the product of erosion and out-flow from the Vaca Mountains). The climate at Atlas Peak is typical warm Napa wine country highlands, but with enough cooling influence from the nearby river and bay to keep the fussy Chardonnay and temperamental Pinot Noir happily balanced and never over-ripe.

California Wine Tasting Tour - Sonoma & Napa