A Landscape Defined: How the Geography of Somerston Estate Shapes Extraordinary Wines

At Somerston Estate, the story of our wines begins with the land itself. Tucked into the eastern hills of the Napa Valley, our 1,615-acre property is a mosaic of ridgelines, valleys, and exposures that together form one of the region’s most diverse and expressive vineyard sites.

The Geography of Greatness

The Napa Valley is renowned for its extraordinary geography — a place where climate, soil, and elevation converge to create some of the world’s most distinctive wines. As the Napa Valley Vintners explain, the Valley’s beauty lies in its diversity: a small but complex region of varied microclimates and soils that give each vineyard a unique voice.

At Somerston Estate, this diversity is magnified. Our vineyards stretch from 850 to 1,615 feet in elevation, encompassing two valleys and three ridgelines. Within that expanse, no two blocks are alike. Each vineyard has its own distinct combination of soil type, exposure, and microclimate, creating ideal growing conditions for a wide range of varietals — from structured Cabernet Sauvignon to elegant Sauvignon Blanc.

Where Land and Legacy Meet

At Somerston Estate, the geography is more than a backdrop — it’s the soul of our wines. Every slope, every soil type, and every shift in temperature shapes the flavors that define our portfolio. It’s a place where nature, knowledge, and patience come together to reveal the best of what Napa Valley can be.

We invite you to experience Somerston Estate for yourself — to stand on our ridgelines, feel the breeze shift from valley floor to hillside, and taste how this remarkable landscape speaks through every glass.