Beller Vineyard
The Beller Vineyard, spanning 17.1
acres, graces a hilltop peninsula
that extends northward from the primary
slopes of Mount Veeder. Owned by Ron
Beller, this vineyard has been an integral
part of the Mount Veeder bottlings for
numerous years. The vineyard comprises eight
distinct blocks primarily planted with Cabernet
Sauvignon, with small proportions of Merlot,
Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot.
While the vineyard’s elevation largely keeps it above the fog, its southern proximity to the San Pablo Bay introduces cool maritime breezes that delay ripening. This extended hangtime contributes to the profound dark fruit and deep texture characteristic of the wines.
The vineyard’s aspect and open exposure, atop a hilltop peninsula, limit the shading from the deep forests which is often encountered on Mount Veeder, resulting in dense fruit flavors reflective of ample sun exposure.