Piña Napa Valley

About Winery and Wines

In 1996 we bought a 8.0 acre property on top of Howell Mountain which we now call “Buckeye.” With a southwest exposure, 5.97 acres are planted with 100% Cabernet Sauvignon in 5x8 and 4x4 spacing stretching across the different contours of the vineyard. The vineyard extends across a partially terraced hillside and a protected natural bowl and the slopes vary, going up to 18% in some places. This vineyard is almost within sight of a ranch homesteaded by our greatgrandfather Charles Glos in the 1880s. The vineyard is farmed sustainably with owl houses and raptor perches. Cover crops include Rose clover, Crimson clover and Blando brome. There is quite a diversity of soils within the vineyard, from Aiken loam to Boomer Forward Felta Complex. Our first release from Buckeye was the 2000 vintage.