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PLATINUM WINES
RAININ
VINEYARD
BELLER
VINEYARD
AT A GLANCE
SACRASHE
VINEYARD
Elevation
890 feet;
Steeply-sloped
mountainside
1200 feet;
Mountain top vineyard
790 feet;
Mountain top vineyard
Location
In the heart of the Diamond
Mountain District at the
northeastern corner of Napa
Valley.
Only 17.1 acres, this hilltop
peninsula vineyard extends
northward from the primary
slopes of Mt. Veeder.
Perched on a rolling plateau
rising above Rutherford on
the eastern slopes of the
Vaca range, just west of
Lake Hennessey.
Temperatures
The northern location leads
to warm temperatures
which are moderated by
elevation.
Cool maritime breezes
delay ripening and extend
hangtime contributing to
the dark fruit and deep
texture that characterize
this wine.
Warm summer days are
moderated by elevation
and proximity to Lake
Hennessey.
Key Takeaway
Rainin Vineyard is
meticulously cultivated
and intricately divided into
small blocks to coax out its
opulent power.
Unlike many other Mount
Veeder vineyards, Beller’s
aspect and open exposure
limit shading. This results
in ample sun exposure
developing dense flavors
and a refined palate.
The unique combination of
challenging soils develops
small clusters of exceptional
density, subtle complexity,
and elegance.
Flavors &
Aromas
Currants, tobacco, truffle,
and earth
Boysenberry, forest floor,
and tapenade
Fruits, dark chocolate, and
earthy spice
Soil Type
Volcanic and porous,
predominantly reddish in
nature with significant rock
content.
Shallow, sedimentary sandy
loam soils derived from
ancient seabed deposits.
Volcanic tuff, light sandy
soils are mixed with
significant rock and lie over
a structure of solid bedrock.
Winery President Mike Reynolds
inspecting wine in the barrel chai.
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