Mount Veeder

One of the larger of the Napa Wine Country's wine grape growing districts, Mount Veeder encompasses 25 square miles. Located on the eastern slopes of the Mayacamas range which divides Napa Valley from Sonoma Valley. The southern end of Mount Veeder extends into the grassy low lands of the Carneros district and benefits from the cooler influences of the Napa River and San Pablo Bay. The higher central and northern parts of the Mount Veeder appellation are defined by the well draining, gravelly soils that dominate here.

Mount Veeder is famous for "dry farmed" (non-irrigated) vines, including the Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot, that push their roots deep into the soil, sometimes as far as 100 feet allowing full fruit character of the wine grapes to come through. Napa Wines from Mount Veeder are driven by firm acidity due to the cooler climate and exhibit good structure.