Checkerboard Vineyards is a hillside estate nestled in the mountains on the west side of Napa Valley. Their vineyards produce extraordinary wines rooted in a profound feeling for the land that bears vines and yields rich fruit. They have taken meticulous care to farm and groom their meadows and woodlands to preserve native growth, protect wildlife and nurture a unique mix of rootstock and classic Bordeaux clones. Devotion to the site and a near perfect combination of climate, exposures and altitudes has allowed us to fulfill our dream of a classic Napa Valley wine coaxed from stony soils. We are proud to introduce Checkerboard wines: an elegant expression of place and our passionate commitment to the craft of winemaking.
Farming practices at Checkerboard Vineyards are based on long-term sustainability and includes water conservation and monitoring, permanent cover crops planted in alternating rows to reduce erosion and sediment runoff, protection of our habitat along Nash Creek, and the use of entomology for pest control and to create soils with more organic matter and better microbiology. Checkerboard Vineyards is a member of the Fish Friendly Farming certification program to follow environmentally-friendly land practices and better manage water quality.