Stagecoach Vineyard graces the southern edge of Pritchard Hill stretching from the western most regions of Atlas Peak all the way to the east, overlooking Oakville. The 1,200 plus acre vineyard has an average elevation of 1,700 feet above Napa Valley. The rocky, volcanic terroir was first planted by Jan Krupp in 1995 and with over 500 acres planted, it is the largest contiguous mountain planting in the Napa Valley. The vineyard is strewn with large red rocks and the poor, well-drained soil, makes it an ideal location for growing Syrah.

The grapes for our Syrah are sourced from a two acre lot in the heart of the vineyard. They are Clone 99 (Tablas 1A) and are well suited for the combination of cool nights and lengthy warm days, allowing for great complexity and optimal hang time. The vines struggle and only produce  an average of 4 tons of fruit per acre.

To find out more, you can visit Stagecoach Vineyard’s website by clicking here.

Click here to read an interview with Jan Krupp on Appellation America’s website