A family-run boutique winery founded in 1871, inherited by the Sweeney family.
Through disease and unknown tragedy, the winery apparently vanished at the dawn of the 20th century, only to rise like a phoenix a decade later as a noteworthy winery once again.
Today, Vine Cliff carefully cultivates grapes from germination to harvest, and brews quality wines using custom-made state-of-the-art equipment. The result is a wine of high quality that reflects their dedication and hard work. We continue to create.
This winery is located next to a winery famous for its cult wines, and its own wines have been sold at Napa Valley wine auctions for higher prices than those cult wines, making it a hot topic.
Highly praised by wine critics, the Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon and Los Carneros Chardonnay have been selected as the first-class wines of a certain Japanese airline.
Owner Chuck Sweeney started out in the hotel business before achieving the American dream and becoming known as the American hotel mogul.
He has also been active in Japan for many years in the real estate investment business and is a great Japanophile.
Currently, the winery's head brewer, Tom Montgomery, is in charge of everything from vineyard clearing to bottling, and every wine he produces is infused with his love and passion.
In addition, based on research showing that most wine sold in the United States is consumed on the same day it is purchased, Vine Cliffs has been researching and practicing ways to soften the tannins in wine since the early 2000s.
We carry out mind-boggling tasks, such as controlling the amount of irrigation water based on the root length and vigor of each tree, and adjusting the fermentation temperature and period.
At Vine Cliff we pride ourselves on producing high quality wines that capture the character and magic of the land.
Recent varietals include Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, and Vine Cliff owns vineyards in Oakville, Carneros, Calistoga and Howell Mountain.
In 2014, we opened a tasting room along Highway 29 in Napa.