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ABOUT OUR VINEYARDS
At the heart of Oakham Estate Winery is an unwavering commitment to excellence, and for us that commitment begins in our vineyards. We are proud to source our grapes directly from our owner Susanna Kelham's beautiful vineyards right here in Oakville, California. These vineyards are more than just a source of fruit; they are the foundation of our identity and the starting point of every bottle we produce. By working directly with Susanna and her estate-grown grapes, we maintain complete transparency while establishing a direct line from vine to glass. This ensures that every bottle of wine we produce reflects the fruits origin along with our shared standards of quality.
OAKHAM ESTATE WINERY'S VINEYARD PLOTS IN OAKVILLE
The Napa Valley is one of the most celebrated grape growing regions in the world. Susanna's vineyards are highly regarded for its exceptional fruit, with each cluster carefully cultivated through meticulous land management and hands-on expertise. We monitor our grapes throughout the growing season so that each vine produces only the best fruit. This results in a yield recognized for its purity and harvested at its optimal ripeness.
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At Oakham Estate Winery, we take pride in our standing in the wine industry. The connectivity between our vineyard and our winery ensures that we oversee every step of the winemaking process, from berry to bottle. Hamilton's dedication to the land and Susanna's passion for creating an authentic bottle of quality wine is represented in every step of that approach. We apply this belief knowing that everything we do starts with the quality of our soil!
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Oakville's unique combination of soil diversity, optimal weather and gently sloping benchlands create the ideal conditions for grapes that display remarkable balance, structure and depth. The surrounding volcanic hillsides create a mosaic of rich soils that vary over short distances. Gravelly loam, volcanic ash, clay and sandy deposits are renowned for growing the highest quality vines. All are contributing factors that encourage a deeper root system, resulting in a fruit ripe in concentrated flavors, colors and tannins. Balance is preserved, bringing both an elegance and a refined mouth feel to the finished product.
Oakville's climate provides the ideal grape growing conditions throughout the seasons. Warm, sunny days allow the fruit to reach full phenolic ripeness while cool evening temperatures retain its natural acidity and freshness. This daily temperature swings slow the growing process, giving the grapes more time to develop complexity without sacrificing structure. Morning fog trapped on the valleys floor lingers into the early hours, protecting the fruit from any excessive heat. The clear afternoons that follow promote consistent maturing that results in a superior fruit. The entire region benefits from a natural daily warming and cooling cycle that supports and tempers the grapes in a unique way that is essential to producing an amazing bottle of Oakville grown wine.
OVER 30 YEARS OF
VINEYARD EXPERIENCE
OAKVILLE, CALIFORNIA
