Oak Knoll District
Our southernmost estate, Little Cannon Vineyard includes 70 acres of Chardonnay, Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc. While the white grape varietals produce wines with natural acidity, along with bright citrus aromas and flavors, the Merlot grown here offers small berries and concentrated red berry flavors.
MONIKER |
Little Cannon Vineyard |
AVA |
Oak Knoll |
ACRES |
70 |
SOILS |
Silty Clay and Haire Loam |
VARIETALS |
Merlot
|
ELEVATION |
130 |
SUSTAINABILITY |
Napa Green Land Certified Since 2013 |
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The Terroir
The silty clay loam act likes clay in the winter months but reverts to silt later in the season, giving the impression of walking on the moon during harvest. Proximity to the San Pablo Bay brings cooling fog to this vineyard — ideal for growing Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Merlot. A dry creek bed runs through the middle of the ranch, creating a soil “swale” that is noticeable by land and air.
The Vines
33 acres Merlot
19 acres Chardonnay
18 acres Sauvignon Blanc
The History
The Gold Rush lured former sea captain Joseph W. Osborn to Napa Valley where, in 1853, he settled six miles north of Napa and established his farm, which he called Oak Knoll. Today, the Oak Knoll region includes 8,300 acres and was deemed an American Viticultural Area in 2004. Our Little Cannon Vineyard site was part of Osborn’s original farm.
