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Hopper House

Vineyard Notes

  • Yountville District, Napa Valley
  • 100% Estate Grown: Yountville Ranch Vineyard
  • Certifications:
    100% NAPA GREEN LAND
    100% NAPA GREEN WINERY
  • Clonal Selection: 181
  • Soil Type: Coombs Gravelly Loam

 

After walking row after row of our Yountville Ranch Vineyard, I selected a single Merlot clone (181) on a north- facing block. Here the vines produced the smallest berries and most intense flavor, offering an exceptional expression of the vintage and terroir.

KIMBERLEE NICHOLLS, WINEMAKER

Winemaking Notes

  • This 86-acre site is low-vigor, forcing vines to create deep roots.
  • Care was taken to fine tune crop load to maximize color and concentration.
  • 16 barrels of Merlot were hand-selected for this limited bottling.
  • Harvest Date: September 28, 2019