Food & Drink Awards 2022

Great wine and sustainability go hand in hand for St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery. The winery utilizes solar power, recycled water, and charity work to create a better future – and it does all this whilst being a leading winemaker. Indeed, the full scope of St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery’s work is truly impressive.

Known for its flavorful wines and devotion to sustainability, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is a rare gem within its industry. The company produces 100% estate grown, Napa Green certified wines – this means that St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery possesses one of the most comprehensive environmental accreditations in the wine industry. All of its land has this certification, so, when you choose to buy from St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery, there is no doubt that you are supporting a sustainable business. Moreover, with two vineyards and an immense collection of wines, there will certainly be something to suit your tastes.

St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery’s Rutherford Estate Vineyard is wrapped by the celebrated wine growing region. Across 35 acres, the company boasts a variety of red Bordeaux varieties, such as cabernet, sauvignon, merlot, petit verdot, and cabernet franc. It is the Rutherford dust that has brought such varieties up to an exceptional standard. The Rutherford Estate Vineyard is situated on what is known as the Rutherford Bench – a place of mineral-rich alluvial soils of sandy clay loam courtesy of the Mayacamas Mountains.

However, this isn’t the only vineyard under St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery’s wing. The company also maintains the Dollarhide Estate Vineyard in the north-eastern hills of Napa Valley. Sprawling across an impressive 1,530 acres, the vineyard benefits from seven different soil series, 13 soil variations, and unique microclimates. Biodiversity is a key factor within the success of Dollarhide Estate Vineyard, as it creates a home for a diverse array of flora and fauna and over 1,200 heirloom fruit trees, including 87 peach varieties.

As such, St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery has a rather varied stock, including single vineyard wines like the Dollarhide Estate Vineyard Malbec and the Rutherford Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery is also the creator of refined Bordeaux varietal blends, which are crafted with an abundance of passion and the desire to produce wines that are ‘singular reflections of each vintage.’ It is therefore clear to see why St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery’s products are so popular – they are high quality, delicious, and luxurious.

In addition, every single one of these products is backed by sustainable production processes. St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery encourages biodiversity, with over two thirds of its land being left in its natural state to encourage nature and wildlife, with integrated pest management being used to protect its vines and introduce beneficial insects. The winery also takes pride in its usage of solar energy, which currently offsets around 91% of the winery’s energy bill. All the materials that St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery uses – be it in winemaking or bottling – adhere to a strict purchasing policy. For example, glass purchases are sourced in North America and include recycled glass.

With a range of tantalising products and a devotion to green practices, the winery’s success is no surprise. Most Sustainable Winery – Napa Valley is a title that encompasses both factors of the business; St. Supéry Estate Vineyards & Winery strives for excellence across the board. Henceforth, the company’s future hints at even greater prestige.