Vineyard 29

In 1989, Teresa Norton and Tom Paine came to Napa Valley to retire – a dream that was quickly replaced by another when they learned their estate was prime cabernet sauvignon territory. In a matter of weeks, they were putting in a 3-acre vineyard under the watchful eye of lauded vineyard manager David Abreu and, within a year, planting cuttings from neighbors, Grace Family Vineyards. The first release in 1992 was warmly received by press and pu...

VINEYARD 29

VINES: Planted in 1989, on the lower slopes of the vineyard site, the original blocks of cabernet sauvignon at Vineyard 29 are almost 2.75 acres of Grace Clone bud wood on 5C and 1103P rootstock. In 2000, the 29 Estate plantings were expanded to include 1.25 acres of cabernet franc clone 332 on 101-14 and 3309 rootstock. Additionally, just over half an acre of sauvignon blanc was planted in 2000, with field selections on 420A ro...

“It’s all about making the wine in the vineyard” is how Keith Emerson, Director of Winemaking at Vineyard 29, describes the philosophy behind our Cru wines. Everything from site selection, crop yield, and picking decisions are made with the final blend in mind. This deliberate, detail-oriented winemaking results in elegantly composed wines that depict the best characteristics of their region. Our Cru Cabernet Sauvignon and Cru Sauvignon Blanc ...