How we started
Discover the Legacy of Priest Ranch
Priest Ranch is a storied Napa Valley property with roots dating back to 1869 when it was established by James Joshua Priest, a determined Gold Rush prospector. Fast forward to 2004, we united the historic Priest Ranch with the adjacent Elder Valley properties, creating the expansive Somerston Estate, now the home of our vineyards and winery.
Spanning 1,682 acres, our Estate boasts 224 acres of meticulously cultivated vineyards across 15 distinct areas. Nestled among three ridgelines and two valleys, Priest Ranch leverages its diverse landscape to produce wines of exceptional quality. By blending grapes from multiple blocks, we capture and showcase the unique characteristics of our property in every bottle.
Each vineyard block is attentively managed to bring out the best in each grape varietal, ensuring that our multi-block wines embody the highest representation of Priest Ranch’s rich heritage and distinctive terroir.
Winemaker, Cody Hurd
“The great wines of the world all have a sense of place. It is the winemaker’s role to capture the estate’s potential in every bottle, without a heavy hand.”
Founding Winemaker
experiences
Unforgettable Experiences Await You at Priest Ranch
The next time you find yourself in the Napa Valley, we invite you to visit our Priest Ranch tasting room to experience a bit of uncommon Napa. Located in the heart of Yountville, we are about an hour away no matter where you are in the Bay Area. While you’re here, enjoy our enticing Bacon & Wine Experience or the season Artisan Experience meant to entice your senses. In addition to Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc, we offer unique varietals such as Petit Verdot and a Brut Rosé of Syrah – rarely found at other tasting rooms in the region. A majority of the Priest Ranch wines produced are only available in limited quantities and can be purchased solely at our Yountville tasting room.
