Atlas Peak Appellation

is located primarily within the Soda Canyon and Foss Valley areas, northeast of the town of Napa, east of Yountville, and above the foothills of the Stags Leap District.

SOILS

The soils are rocky and volcanic in origin, basaltic red in color, and tend to be shallow and well-drained. Steep slopes, thin soils, and large areas of rock outcrop are typical on Atlas Peak.

CLIMATE

Cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers with temperatures 10° cooler than the Napa Valley floor. This mountainous region above the fog line gets full sunlight in the day, and drops in temperature at night.

VARIETALS

Signature Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Other Varietals Grown: Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Malbec, Marsanne, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Zinfandel.

A BRIEF

HISTORY

Vineyards were first planted on Atlas Peak in 1870, and the terrain saw steady vineyard acreage growth between 1880 and 1901. Historically, the region grew many grape varieties, but today, Atlas Peak is known for its expressive mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux varietals. The first winery was established in the early 1980s, and the appellation was given official status in 1992.

Atlas Peak growers supply fruit to dozens of wineries in Napa and Sonoma counties, helping to create some of the finest wines in the world. In addition, local vintners and winemakers produce, bottle, and market their own brands.

QUICK FACTS

1992

2,663

11,400

1,500

The year Atlas Peak was approved as an American Viticultural Area (AVA)

The number of feet above sea level of the highest peak in the region

Total acreage of the AVA

Total acreage of the AVA planted to vineyards

ATLAS PEAK

GEOGRAPHY

NAPA VALLEY