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About Me: With its recent debut, Atalon has emerged on the wine scene with a provenance firmly rooted in
the Napa Valley. The soul of the Atalon story is a ghost winery dating back to 1888. Built by
General W.S. Keyes, the white-stone building atop Howell Mountain claims a stake in Napa Valley
viticultural lore. In 1996 the famed Howell Mountain property was renamed the Keyes Vineyard
in honor of the early farmer's pioneering viticultural contributions. Today, the historic ghost
winery stands as a strong reminder of a 150-year old tradition of growing wine grapes within
the thirty-mile stretch of the Napa Valley frontier. In 1997, Atalon was created to revive
the vineyard's past accomplishments and to build on the area's reputation for producing
remarkable red wines. Although inspired by ghosts long gone, Atalon wines reflect a modern
understanding of farming Napa's rugged mountains and valleys for the most balanced and
expressive wines. To integrate the diverse flavors found throughout the Napa Valley, the wines
take us beyond the ridges of Howell Mountain into the broader domain of neighboring
appellations. Atalon wines are a comprehensive exploration of the Napa Valley appellation.
Drawing fruit from selected vineyards, the wines are a composite of vineyards stretching from
the rolling hills of Napa-Carneros in the south to the peaks of Howell Mountain in the north.
Atalon is dedicated to the true essence and flavor of the Napa Valley, a distinction defined by
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Vineyards are chosen for proven quality from the best known
districts known to grow high quality Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, including Oakville,
Rutherford, Mount Veeder, Atlas Peak, Napa Carneros and Howell Mountain.

Website: http://www.atalon.com/

Hometown: 3299 Bennett Lane

Current City: Calistoga, CA

Current Zip: 94515

Country: United States