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Swanson Vineyards

Swanson Vineyards is a family-owned winery established in 1985, and currently produces 25,000 cases annually. Production is focused on three core wines: Pinot Grigio, Merlot and Alexis.

Swanson Vineyards owns two vineyards in Oakville: 100 acres along the Oakville Cross Road, located adjacent to Opus One and Silver Oak Cellars; the second 40 acre vineyard, known as the Schmidt Ranch, is located west of highway 29, equidistant between Martha’s Vineyard and Dominus.

Swanson soils are part of geological history dating back to the formation of the earth. Bedrock and gravel, which in Oakville beneath fertile upper layers, are made of ancient sea floor. Tectonic plate movements and volcanic activity pushed up mountains to the east and west of the Napa River, while simultaneously the ocean bottom was being displaced upward.
In the Oakville appellation, generally the soils west of the Napa River are benches, or outflow fans, of eroded soils carried down onto and accumulated on the valley floor. Over the millennia, these rich, well drained benches were built up with layer upon layer of deep and rich topsoil washed down from the hills and mountains west of the river. In some areas, the annual rainfall in these mountains exceeds 60 inches. The soils to the east of the river, between the river and Conn Creek, are alluvial in nature, laid down as sediment from the frequent flooding. East of Conn Creek, the benches are less pronounced, less homogenous, and shallower due to the annual rainfall that is usually less than 30 inches per year.
It is to these soils that Swanson Vineyards owes the wonderful aromas, flavors and complexities of our fine wines. The vines are further nurtured by use of a variety of rootstock, clones, spacing, and trellis systems, all selected to enhance the capabilities of the soil. The various trellis systems contribute to the wines' complexity by permitting different degrees of sun exposure as well as levels of humidity and air circulation, causing varied canopy microclimates. The winemaker's challenge is to ensure that all the potential of our vineyards is captured and reflected in our wines.

1997 Alexis Napa Valley

Weaves together a complex array of rich black cherry, ripe plum, wild berry and floral notes, all sharply focused, finishing with firm tannins and wonderful length. Best from 2002 through 2010. (3400 cases produced) – 93 points, Wine Spectator

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