A Sense of Place in the Napa Valley Remaining true to the terroir, the grape varietal and not over-manipulating the wine - these principles, combined with a goal of over-delivering on quality and producing well-balanced, food-friendly wines, are at the very core of our winemaking philosophy. Whether you're enjoying our Petite Sirah from 100+ year-old vines in Calistoga, our Old Vine Zinfandel from the highest elevation vineyard in the region or one of our award-winning Mountain Series Cabernet Sauvignons from Diamond Mountain, Atlas Peak or Mt. Veeder - you are truly experiencing a Sense of Place in the Napa Valley. Girard was founded 35 years ago at the dawn of New Age winemaking in California.  Since its inception, Girard Winery's quest has remained unchanged: to seek out world-class vineyards and produce from them, wines that in every way possible, reflect the breathtakingly rare terroir in which the grapes were grown. On hillsides high above Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is king. And Girard winemaker Marco DiGiulio lets terroir - or the vineyard - determine his choice of varietals. It's no wonder Girard's Cabernet ripens well on the rugged terrain of Napa's mountain appellations, with views that stretch clear across the valley.  At lower altitudes, richer soils are more suitable to growing white grapes such as Sauvignon Blanc and red grapes like Merlot. As a result, Girard has dedicated much of its valley floor acreage to these varietals. Additionally, the winery sources a small amount of Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah from individual growers in other parts of the valley. The Chardonnay in the winery's portfolio also comes from grapes grown in Sonoma's upscale Russian River Valley. For more than three decades, Girard has celebrated its sense of place in the California wine country. With the right grapes from the right locations, this Napa Valley winery offers a line-up that features both power and finesse - the hallmark of great California wine. |