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 the norm.

CLIMATE

Cool, wet winters and warm, dry summers with temperatures 10 degrees cooler than the Napa Valley floor. A cool, mountain-influenced area usually above the fog line, the region gets full sunlight throughout the day, with nighttime drops in temperature.

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

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

2,663

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

11,400 

Total acreage of the AVA

1,500

Total acreage of the AVA planted to vineyards

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