Taste of Mount Veeder

The first question that arises is, “Where is Mount Veeder?” The next question may be, “What wineries are there?”  Let's start with the appellation – Mount Veeder.  It is one of sixteen diverse American Viticultural Areas within the larger Napa Valley.  An AVA, as they are known, is distinct in soil, weather, altitude, and orientation to the sun, to name a few.  These are all distinct aspects that contribute to the expression of the grapes grown there.  When 85% of the grapes are grown within that AVA, you will find it denoted on the wine label.  Other AVAs you may recognize are Howell Mountain, Oakville, Calistoga, Coombsville, St. Helena, and so on.