Northern California

Howell Mountain & Pope Valley

A curated guide to Napa's mountain & back-country wineries

21 featured wineries · 9-page PDF guide

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Above the fog, off the beaten path

Rising above the eastern side of Napa Valley, Howell Mountain was one of Napa Valley's earliest designated sub-appellations. Its vineyards sit high above the valley floor, often above the morning fog, on thin volcanic and red, iron-rich soils.

Wines from the mountain are known for depth and firm structure, especially Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Beyond it, rural Pope Valley offers open ranch land and quiet roads, a world away from the bustle of Highway 29.

At a glance

Signature wines: Mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel
Getting there: Up Deer Park Road from St. Helena toward Angwin, then on to Pope Valley
When to go: Spring through autumn; mountain views are best on clear days
Plan ahead: Visits are mostly by appointment, and mountain roads are winding, so allow extra time

The 21 featured wineries

Adamvs WineryAngwin
Arkenstone VineyardsAngwin
Black Sears Estate WinesAngwin
Bravante VineyardsAngwin
Cade WineryAngwin
Calla Lily Estate & WineryPope Valley
Fairchild Napa ValleyAngwin
Hayfork Wine CompanyAngwin
JennaMarise WinesAngwin
Kristodd VineyardsAngwin
Memento MoriAngwin
Moone Tsai WinesAngwin
Neal Family VineyardsAngwin
Oshaughnessy Estate WineryAngwin
Outpost WinesAngwin
Pope Valley WineryPope Valley
Rahn EstateAngwin
Red Thread Wine ComapanyAngwin
Robert Foley VineyardsAngwin
Robert Foley Vineyards Hawksbill NiedeldiekeAngwin
Summit Lake Vineyards & WineryAngwin

Full details for each winery are in the free PDF guide.

Data: California ABC & TTB public records

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