Meteor Vineyard
History
Meteor Vineyard is rooted in one of the most geologically fascinating sites in Napa Valley, shaped by an ancient volcanic past that continues to define its identity today. Situated within the Coombsville AVA, the vineyard lies atop the remnants of a long-collapsed volcanic caldera—once home to a crater lake that blanketed the land in mineral-rich deposits.
Over millennia, volcanic eruptions layered the site with basaltic lava, ash, and tuff, which gradually weathered into the fractured, low-fertility soils seen today. Interwoven within this volcanic foundation are rounded stones formed by ancient river systems—smoothed by water long before being uplifted through tectonic activity and preserved within the vineyard’s strata.
This rare convergence of volcanic and fluvial elements has created a vineyard of remarkable distinction. Meteor Vineyard is recognized as one of Coombsville’s premier sources for Cabernet Sauvignon, producing wines that are both powerful and refined—driven by structure and minerality with age-worthy tannins and precision.
Vineyard at a Glance
| Grape Varietal: | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Planted: | 1999 by Michael Wolf |
| Appellation: | Coombsville, Napa Valley |
| Soils: | Fractured basalt, compressed volcanic ash, volcanic gravel, rounded river stones |
| Vineyard Site: | Gently sloping volcanic terrain with rocky, well-drained soils |
| Climate: | Cooler Napa Valley AVA influenced by San Pablo Bay fog and afternoon breezes |
| Vineyard Characteristics: | Mineral-rich, low-vigor soils promoting deep root systems and small, concentrated berries |
| Viticulturist: | Bianco Winegrowing |
| Winemaker: | Jennifer Williams |
