Why We Recommend La Jota Vineyard Co
La Jota earns its place for its extraordinary history as a 19th-century pioneer that braved the rugged Howell Mountain terrain long before it was fashionable. The winery’s ability to produce world-class Cabernet Franc and Merlot from high-elevation volcanic soils sets a benchmark for the AVA.
Why Visit
- Historic 19th-century volcanic stone winery.
- Intense and age-worthy mountain Cabernet.
- Rare heritage Cabernet Franc vine blocks.
- Secluded, high-altitude Howell Mountain setting.
- Legacy of a revived ghost winery.
Good to Know
This historic Howell Mountain estate is best known for producing powerful, small-lot mountain wines from high-elevation volcanic soils.
The property features a historic 19th-century stone winery built from volcanic ash rock quarried directly from the estate.
The Winery Block contains unique, phylloxera-resistant Cabernet Franc vines that date back over 40 years.
Why Visit La Jota Vineyard Co?
This is your chance to step back in time and witness the raw, bucolic side of Napa Valley history. You will find a sense of stillness and power here that translates directly from the rocky estate vineyards into every glass of their signature mountain reds.
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"Nice tree's and some big ones to....especially since I'm a contract climber for Bullock Logging and I got to climb a couple good size for tree's and trim them"
Gary Mackey
