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Dollarhide, Napa Valley St. Supéry’s largest estate, Dollarhide, is a 1,500 acre private valley within Napa Valley, with 470 acres planted with grapevines. Dollarhide is located in a high mountain valley in the Napa Valley appellation known locally as Pope Valley, an area that has supplied Napa wineries with grapes since the late 1800’s. It is just a short drive over Howell Mountain from St. Helena. Today one of the largest vineyards in Pope Valley, Dollarhide is a vinous amphitheater where Cabernet Sauvignon and other red Bordeaux grape varieties are planted on terraced hillsides and undulating hills, and Sauvignon Blanc thrives on loamy flatlands. The vineyards at Dollarhide range from 600 to 775 feet above sea level. The diversity of terrain and terroir at our Napa Valley Dollarhide result in a diversity wide selection of fruit for our winemaker to work with when crafting each St. Supéry’s wine. |
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The
Microclimate The Napa Valley’s typical warm days and cool nights are slightly exaggerated at Dollarhide, because of the elevation and the distance from the moderating influence of the San Francisco Bay, yet the degree-days are the same as in St. Helena. This climate yields ripe and luscious fruit with crisp acidity – well-balanced grapes that produce well-balanced wines. The dry growing season forces the vines to struggle just enough that the fruit develops concentrated and complex flavors. |
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The
Wines
The fruit from Dollarhide is the source of quality and character
of St. Supéry’s Napa Valley wines. Dollarhide’s
most mature vines contribute the grapes for St.
Supéry Élu Napa Valley and St.
Supéry Limited Edition Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon. |
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