Napa Valley Vineyards
Dollarhide
St. Supéry acquired Dollarhide ranch in 1982, a cattle and horse ranch since the late 1800s. Dollarhide is a 1500 acre property with steep and rolling hills, some flat lands and seven lakes. St. Supéry has planted fewer than 500 acres in grape vines at Dollarhide, so most of the property remains in a natural state, and is home to a diverse collection of flora and fauna. With elevations ranging from 600 to 775 feet above sea level, the diverse terrain and unique microclimate at Dollarhide are especially accommodating to Bordeaux grape varieties – those traditionally grown in Bordeaux, France – particularly Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. This estate vineyard is the origin of most St. Supéry wines and gives our wines distinct characters derived from the Dollarhide terroir.
Diversity at Dollarhide
Because of Dollarhide’s grandeur, St. Supéry's winemaker and vineyard team have a broad selection of soils and topography and aspects to choose from when selecting ideal vineyard sites. Each parcel of vines is planted with fruit quality and distinct character in mind, and farmed individually so that the vines will thrive in their unique locations. Our team is able to match the right soils with the optimum combination of rootstock, clone selection and cultivation practices. The diversity of terrain and terroir at Dollarhide result in a wide selection of fruit for our winemaker to work with when crafting St. Supéry’s Napa Valley wines including our Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon, the Elu and Virtu Meritage blends and the Dollarhide Cabernet Sauvignon and Dollarhide Sauvignon Blanc.
Dollarhide’s 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. 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.
