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Mount Veeder Winery began as an adventure in the late 1960s. Over time, through innovation and creativity, the winery established a legacy rooted in the trailblazing spirit of its founders, Michael and Arlene Bernstein.
In 1963, the Bernsteins purchased a prune farm on Mount Veeder, nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains in Napa Valley, and decided to plant cast-off grapevine cuttings given to them by a farmhand. They were surprised to find that the vines thrived in the rugged mountain terrain at an elevation of more than 1,500 feet.
In 1973, they debuted their inaugural vintage: 375 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon. It became the first wine with a Mount Veeder designation, even though the Mount Veeder American Viticultural Area (AVA) wasn’t established until 20 years later.
This year, Mount Veeder Winery celebrates its 50th anniversary — still carrying on with the adventurous nature that inspired the Bernsteins to trek up Mount Veeder.
“Longevity and history are such integral parts of the world of wine,” says Jason Smith, Master Sommelier and general manager of Mount Veeder. “Anytime a trailblazing winery achieves a 50-year milestone, it shows their long-term dedication to quality and the commitment of its wine drinkers.”
Mount Veeder Winery helped lay the foundation for the modern Napa Valley wine industry. Today, it comprises three vineyards in the mountains that produce an array
