description Pride Mountain Vineyards Overview
Pride Mountain Vineyards is an estate winery situated on a high-elevation ridgeline straddling the border of Napa and Sonoma counties on Spring Mountain. Founded by Jim and Carolyn Pride, the winery focuses on producing Bordeaux varieties, particularly structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Because of its high elevation, the vineyards sit above the fog line, experiencing long hours of sunlight and significant diurnal temperature shifts. The estate spans over 200 acres of vines dedicated to wine production.
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Where is Pride Mountain Vineyards located?
Pride Mountain Vineyards is situated on a high-elevation ridgeline that literally straddles the border between Napa Valley and Sonoma County. Because the estate sits on the county line, some of their wines are labeled Napa Valley while others are labeled Sonoma County, depending on which side of the cellar the grapes were crushed.
What is Pride Mountain Vineyards known for?
The estate is renowned for producing powerful, highly structured Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grown at elevations of over 2,000 feet above the fog line. The intense mountain sunlight and volcanic soils contribute to the massive concentration of their wines.
Can you visit Pride Mountain Vineyards for a tasting?
Yes, Pride Mountain Vineyards offers tastings to the public by strict appointment only at their remote mountaintop estate. The visit usually features a cave tour and a comprehensive tasting of their Bordeaux varieties overlooking the Mayacamas Mountains.
What is the Pride Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon?
The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is Pride's top-tier wine, made from the best lots of Cabernet grown across their Napa and Sonoma estate vineyards. It is aged extensively in French oak and represents the absolute peak of their dense, mountain-grown winemaking style.
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