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In 1960, Fred Schweiger's parents, Tony and Theresa Schweiger, purchased 53 acres on Spring Mountain. Fred purchased an additional eight acres in 1961.
The property is located at an elevation of 2,000 feet (above the fog line), featuring rich volcanic soils and unique microclimates particularly favorable for Cabernet Sauvignon.
Vineyard clearing began in the late 1970's
During the clearing process, old redwood hand split grape stakes spaced at 1x1 meter intervals were discovered, reconfirming the notion that the property had once been a prime viticulture area dating back to the late 1870's.
The Schweigers planted their first grapevines in 1981 and picked their first grapes in 1984.
For the first 10 years, the Schweiger family sold their fruit to Cafaro Cellars, ZD, Newton and Stags Leap Winery.
In 1994, Schweiger Vineyards became a bonded winery and the family began bottling wine under their own label, though they continued to sell most of their grapes to contracted wineries. Andrew Schweiger, who was working full time down the street at Cain, began working a second job, with his family, as the winemaker at Schweiger.
Andrew came to work full time in 1999 and production gradually increased to approximately 6000 cases. With this increase, construction began in 2000 to add an additional 7000 square feet to the winery.
In 2001, construction was completed on the barrel cavern and fermentation room and in 2002, the garden terrace was completed. With the increase in production, Diana Schweiger came to work with the family in 2003 to help increase sales.
Today Schweiger Vineyards includes 25 acres of Cabernet, four acres of Chardonnay, two acres of Merlot and micro blocks of Cabernet Franc, Malbec & Petite Sirah, Schweiger also produces a Sauvignon Blanc with fruit sourced from Sonoma County.
Annual harvest yields vary from 1.5 to 3.5 tons per acre.
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Schweiger Vineyards Events...
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Thursday, September 16, 2010
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You pick it, You stomp it!
Buckle up those boot straps and get ready to experience the tradition and family FUN-damentals of a good old fashioned...
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Saturday, September 18, 2010
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Join us for a Lobster Feast in the heart of our award winning Cabernet vineyards prepared by Napa Valley chef, John Sorenson. Call us for more information...
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Wines and Appellations...
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| Current Wine Varietals Produced: |
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Cabernet Sauvignon |
Merlot |
Chardonnay |
Sauvignon Blanc |
Port |
Bordeaux Blend |
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Premiere Napa Valley®...
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| Once a year the rarest new Napa Valley wines become available under one roof at Premiere Napa Valley ®. Wineries throughout the Napa Valley are given one task to participate; create a one-of-a-kind wine for this event to be auctioned off to one lucky bidder. This event is only open to select members of the wine trade and the successful bidder is the sole owner of this unique wine. Below you will find Schweiger Vineyards's most recent contribution to this event and the member of the wine trade who purchased the wine: |
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| Premiere Napa Valley 2008: |
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Schweiger Vineyards
Cases: 5
Varietal: Red Table Wine
Vintage: 2006
Release Date: October - 2008
Appellation: Napa Valley |
To purchase this wine or check on availability contact:
Spectrum Wine Auction
Irvine, CA
888-518-5189
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Schweiger Vineyards Wine Club...
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| Wine clubs are a great way to get involved with
your favorite wineries. |
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Wine club for Schweiger Vineyards: |
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"Extended Family" Wine club. Members receive first opportunity to purchase limited release wines as well as 20% discounts on all regular release purchases.
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Go to Schweiger Vineyards's
website or call, (707) 963-4882 to
join their wine club. |
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*Map Schweiger Vineyards...
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| * We use the exact longitude and latitude to map winery locations. Most online maps use addresses which are inaccurate in agricultural areas like the Napa Valley. |
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| Schweiger Vineyards, 4015 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena - Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., 7 days a week |
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| The offer listed below is valid
for all persons age 21 and over who reside in the Napa Valley.
For more information about the Napa Neighbor program Click
Here. |
| Gaba Gaba Hey |
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Napa Valley residents receive from Schweiger Vineyards: |
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