TERROIR

WE OWE TO THE LAND

The wine’s success is all due to our two vineyards Stags Ridge and Base Camp. While Stags Ridge sits atop a peak, Base Camp thrives on the majestic valley floor where the Silverado Trail meets Soda Canyon Road in Napa.

Stags Ridge’s soil, or really lack thereof, makes our wines intense and full of character. The vines are planted in harsh, red volcanic clay, and there’s little water to go around. The result is small berries, rich with color and tannin, making for wines that will age for decades. There are three varieties grown in the vineyard: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. The vines have been growing there since 1999, and nothing has been replanted since. This element of practically untouched territory in some of Napa’s most prestigious and sought-after land is what makes Stags Ridge such a gem. It can only get better.

Seven miles down the mountain at an elevation of only 55 to 75 feet, our Base Camp vineyard consists of sand, silt, clay, and gravel soils. Originally planted to multiple red and white grape varietals, our team is currently replanting to double-down on the vineyard’s textbook growing conditions for richly structured Cabernet Sauvignon.

BUILDING THE FUTURE 

OF NAPA CABERNET SAUVIGNON

With outstanding vineyards and a world-class winemaking team in place, the final piece of the equation for great wine was a home to craft it in. In 2018 we broke ground on our Base Camp vineyard to build a state-of-the-art winery. No detail was too small for founder Don, who carefully designed a facility outfitted with the finest equipment possible.

After the grapes are handpicked, they are carefully crushed in our new winery and then left to age in premium French oak barrels. Time and patience then become the secret ingredient as the wines gracefully age and mature. The winemaking team then carefully blend the best barrels of wine before they are bottle-aged until release. With such low yields from the two vineyards and exacting quality standards, we are only able to produce a few thousand cases each year. Limited by nature, but rewarding in every sip.

For those that have met Don, his generosity knows no bounds. He is eager to invite friends old and new over to share in outstanding wines. His approach is infectious and has become a central tenant in the Seven Apart experience. For active members of our Allocation List, they are exclusively invited to visit our Base Camp and experience an unparalleled taste of Napa Valley. Managing Partner Yannick Girardo and team invite our members to live Don’s vision for great wine: “Life can be chaotic and feel non-stop, but a great bottle of wine should be able to stop you in your tracks, make the world stop spinning, and allow you to savor the moment.”

TERROIR

Our vines grow in world-class, dense rocky soil that offers incredible complexity and elegance in the wines.

ELEVATION

At 1,475 feet above the valley floor, the vineyard sits above the fog line and enjoys the morning sun. This results in perfectly ripe fruit that will develop beautifully over the years in your cellar.

TOPOGRAPHY

Our vineyards face the Pritchard Gap which captures a breeze directly off the San Francisco Bay every afternoon. This cooling effect results in higher quality fruit.

VINEYARD LAYOUT

Our vineyard is perfectly positioned to channel the afternoon breeze to help lower sugar and acidity to desired levels.

STATE-OF-THE-ART PRODUCTION FACILITY

We have all the tools to select and delicately nurture the fruit throughout the fermentation process to achieve the best possible results.

EXCEPTIONAL HOSPITALITY

We have the opportunity to bring you the best in service and experience within our considered hospitality building.

WORLD-CLASS WINEMAKING

While great wine starts in the vineyard, the pursuit of perfection continues in the cellar. Our talented and meticulous winemaking team ensures that every wine we craft reflects our terroir and elevates us to new heights.