The Napa Valley Reserve - The Winery
Welcome The Winery The Vineyards The Gardens Contact UsLocated in the center of Napa Valley, this eighty acre property is framed on all sides, naturally defining a size and proportion that is perfectly suited to its intent as a fine wine estate. To the west is the Napa River, to the northeast and south are the hillsides that define the estate and lead to the secluded valley which is Meadowood.
Nestled into the hillside at the north end of the property, the barns and working buildings have evolved to feel as natural in their setting as the oak trees that have graced the property for hundreds of years. From this perspective one may appreciate the many dimensions of this special place.
The winery is where the winemaking process comes to life. It is here that members work one-on-one with our winemaking team. Assisted through each phase of the process, members craft a quality of wine that is comparable to Napa Valley's finest.
The Wine Estate The barns and working buildings have evolved to feel as natural in their setting as the oak trees that have graced the property for hundreds of years.
The Wine Estate
Winter The barrel aging caves have a unique ambiance, reflecting the quality and the art of winemaking. From December onward, the wine is put into oak barrels to mature.
Winter East Fermentation Building
Spring After aging and before bottling, members work closely with the winemaking team to develop their own personal wine blends. Wine is extracted from the barrels and the optimal balance of flavor in the wine is determined. Throughout the barrel aging process, members work with our cellarmaster to test the development of their wines in the barrels.
Summer After one to two years in the barrel the final blend is determined and the wine is ready for bottling. During the summer months, the very personal process of naming your wine, designing your label and selecting the size and shape of your bottle becomes real and the wine becomes an expression of you.
Fall September and October are harvest season and are months of great activity in the winery.