About

Caldwell Vineyard is a 123-acre estate in Coombsville, Napa Valley's southernmost appellation, featuring steep hillsides and volcanic soils that produce distinctive minerality in their wines. They cultivate 11 grape varieties across 26 clones, crafting a portfolio of 23 estate wines including varietal reds, whites, rosé, proprietary blends, library selections, large formats, and Champagne. Renowned for their diversity, in-house cooperage operated by master cooper Ramiro Herrera, winemaker Marc Gagnon, and owner John Caldwell known as 'the smuggler.'

11 grape varieties and 26 clones on 65 acres In-house Caldwell Cooperage Estate wines from Coombsville volcanic soils Rocket Science wines Champagne Library and large format wines
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What They Make
2022 SILVER Proprietary Red Blend
Decadent and mineral driven Cab with blueberry, black cherry, mint, sage, oak spice. Fine tannins, approachable now or for cellaring.
$200.00
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2022 SILVER Proprietary Red Blend
Elegant, mineral driven with blue/black berries, sweet spice, vanilla from Haute Futai French oak. Powerhouse with freshness.
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Chardonnay
Balanced with ripe citrus, supple structure, oak hints, pretty acid.
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Sauvignon Blanc
Supple, lithe, voluptuous with layered complexity.
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Cabernet Franc
Full flavored, layered, complex with currant, bramble, integrated tannins.
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Merlot
Round, thick, dense, structured hillside Merlot.
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Carmenère
Lean with strawberry rhubarb, light spice.
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Syrah
Big, balanced, sophisticated with no smoky bacon notes.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
Loaded red fruits, dusty cocoa tannins, anise, peppery spice from 10 clones.
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Malbec
Minerals, lifted fruit, silky tannins.
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Petit Verdot
Huge density, chewable tannins.
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Tannat
Inky black/blue, substantial rich complex tannins.
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Awards
Gold Medal, San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2021 2021
Silver Medal, Napa Valley Wine Awards 2020 2020
Latest News

Coombsville AVA Interview: If there is a name that spells Coombsville AVA it’s John Caldwell of Caldwell Vineyard. Smuggler and story teller, John loves people and wine. His vines talk and he listens.