Thomas B. By the s, other settlers had gravitated to the area and also began planting wine grapes. Although the soils of Knights Valley have not been mapped, the growing vineyards demonstrate the suitability of the deep soils which will support vines without irrigation. After decades of informal recognition by winemakers and vineyard managers for its unique growing conditions, the Knights Valley AVA was officially formed in It has these big, broad, beautiful tannins that take hold the second it hits your palate.
This is your steak wine, for sure. Not all journeys have a single destination. In the case of Cabernet, there are so many soil-types, elevations, rootstocks, clones, barrel regimens, and aging techniques that can transform neighboring clusters, let alone neighboring blocks. But, while it may not be the only destination, Knights Valley is certainly an AVA worth seeking out when that spirit of adventure strikes.
Knights Valley has eschewed wine-tourism and commercial businesses, and unlike much of wine country, it has actually become more pastoral in the last century. With only 2, vineyard acres planted, and very few wine producers, Knights Valley has quietly developed a reputation for world-class wines.
Knight, a fabled member of the Bear Flag Revolt. Kellogg was the jewel of Knights Valley, a small town with dreams of outshining its neighbor Calistoga, a mere 7-miles to the south.
Boasting a post office, general store, schools and hotels, by the largest business in the valley was growing wine grapes. Shortly after that, prohibition decimated most of the economy of Knights Valley as the grapes could no longer be sold for winemaking. Today, growing wine grapes is once again the biggest business in Knights Valley, but not much else has changed. Knights Bridge Winery was established in Knights Valley in when several close-knit family members discovered 50 acres of hillside vineyards located on the southern boundary of the bucolic valley, the perfect location to produce exceptional grapes and outstanding wines.
Rising from to feet in elevation on the rocky slopes of the Mayacamas mountain range, Knights Bridge Vineyard overlooks a spectacular display of rolling hills, steep mountains and gentle valleys. With its diverse soils, varying elevations and several micro-climates, the wines of Knights Bridge are complex and distinctive, reflecting the sense of place that is uniquely Knights Valley.
Each wine is produced in small lots, with overall production hovering around 2, cases per year. Kellogg and W. Stuart began developing a small resort town at the intersection of Ida Clayton Road and Highway The town, which included a general store, school, homes and a hotel, burned down in the fires of and Up until Prohibition, wine grapes were the largest agricultural crop in Knights Valley.
From until the s, the population declined, and the region regressed into a more bucolic state. In the mids, Knights Valley was rediscovered, and vineyards were planted by savvy winemakers looking for new sources of high-quality fruit. Today there are more than 30 growers and 2, acres of vines strewn throughout Knights Valley. Welcome to Anakota By clicking Submit you verify that you are 21 years of age or older and agree to our cookie policy.
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