Growing Conditions

Long thought the finest place for growing Bordeaux grapes, the Oak Knoll Bench in Napa Valley provides ample sunlight, and a craggy, red granite rich soil that’s perfect for ripening Merlot. As cold winds blow north off the San Pablo bay, temperatures drop to the high 40’s, providing a little “rest” for the grapes so they can shut down and the hang-time for complex flavor development.