Just what makes Artesa the newest, most exciting winery in Napa? Well, there's only one way to make great wine – with the finest grapes. We take a multi-appellation approach to winemaking. That vineyard and appellation philosophy is the foundation of all we do at Artesa. Napa Carneros estate Our roots are in the coolest portion of the Napa Valley, on a 352-acre Carneros estate ideal for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. But our reach is long. Style by appellation strategy We find it fascinating to compare styles of the same varietal wine produced from the unique climate and geography of different appellations. Style by appellation – that's why we make several bottlings of a single variety. Best vineyards and appellations Artesa seeks out the finest vineyards in the foremost appellations for each grape variety to secure the highest quality fruit available. That way, our wines are the highest expression of both variety and appellation. Our newest vineyard properties In the past few years, Artesa has purchased over 400 acres in the Alexander Valley to plant Bordeaux varieties, and a 300-acre Sonoma Coast estate to grow Burgundian grapes. World-class winemaker and staff Dave Dobson brings a wealth of experience and winemaking accolades to our facility. Winemaker's wish-list of equipment After a $10 million winery conversion, our facility is custom-designed to handle numerous small lots of grapes, juice and wine individually with a host of winemaking options. Small lot production We handcraft wines from single vineyard blocks, treating them individually and keeping them separate throughout the winemaking process. Only the best lots become Artesa wines. Slower, gentler winemaking Over-sized equipment, gravity flow, minimal distances, state-of-the-art gentle presses, specialized pumps and custom-made vessels – everything at Artesa ensures that every increment of quality will be captured. Cutting-edge experimentation In addition to our Bordeaux (Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc) and Burgundy (Chardonnay, Pinot Noir) programs, Artesa has exciting "experimental" wines in the works. We're constantly exploring winemaking techniques and different wines, including Albariño, Tempranillo, Syrah, Pinot Blanc, Garnacha Rosado, late harvest Gewürztraminer and high-end bubbly.