Yates Family Vineyard

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Yates Family Vineyard is located on the slopes of Mt. Veeder, north and west of the town of Napa. This is the southern most vineyard in the Mt. Veeder Appellation. The property has been within the family since 1950 making it one of the older continuously owned vineyard properties in this part of Napa. A ghost winery is on site which dates from the early 1860's making this one of the first wineries within Napa County. German immigrants first developed the vineyard land in this location. This winery even has a perfectly preserved Roman Press (one of only two that we are aware of still in existence in Napa County - the other being at Nichelini Winery). Their 35 acre vineyard for the past 50+ years has been supplying a number of well-known Napa wineries with fruit for their own wines. As with many vineyard managers and growers they made home wine on the side for friends and family and finally went over to the commercial side in 1999 releasing their first vintage.

As a testament to the vineyards and winemaking, some of their home made Cabernet Sauvignon and Chenin Blanc from the cellar is tasting great more than 30 years later! More about the actual commercial wine in a moment. This part of Mt. Veeder historically was known as the Napa Redwoods, named after a large grove of redwoods similar to Armstrong Grove in Sonoma County. That is the name this winery took for 7 years (Napa Redwoods Estate), but for branding and marketing purposes, Yates Family was chosen as the new name.

It is truly a family run affair. Today the grandson has returned to the vineyards and is the winemaker and his daughters are also heavily involved in the day-to-day operations. He has a degree in Agriculture, but for many years ran a construction company and is a self taught winemaker with a passion for wine. Production as of press time is merely 800-900 cases. The vineyards are in a spectacular location, with most of the blocks very steeply planted. On a clear day, a drive to the ridge top above the vineyards reveals 3-bridges in the distance; the Golden Gate next to San Francisco, as well as The Richmond and Bay Bridges. Mt. Diablo is also seen way in the distance. Their focus is on rich concentrated wines without the huge tannins. All their wine is made at nearby Hendry Winery located just before you start climbing into the hills. 2004 was the last year they used the Napa Redwoods Estate label.



Yates Estate Visit - Tasting
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wine type	Name, Type, Locale	Year
White	Yates Family Vineyard Viognier (View Label Image) White, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2009
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Alden Perry Reserve (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2019 2018 2017 2016 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Franc Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2008 2005 2004
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Franc Cheval (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Franc White Horse Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Red, USA, California, North Coast	NV
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Mt. Veeder (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Yates Family Vineyard Mt. Veeder (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2019 2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon White Horse Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2006 2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Malbec Family Tradition Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2012
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Merlot Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2005 2004
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Merlot Fleur de Veeder (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2019 2018 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Merlot Flower (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2006 2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Mountain Mt. Veeder (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2006 2005
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Sisters (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2019
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Sisters Yates Family Vineyard (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009
Red	Yates Family Vineyard Syrah Mt. Veeder (View Label Image) Red, USA, California, Napa Valley, Mt. Veeder	2018 2017