Hudson Ranch & Vineyards is a prominent 2,000-acre estate located in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, with nearly 200 acres dedicated to vineyards. Founded by Robert "Lee" Hudson in 1981, the ranch has gained recognition for its diverse grape varieties, including unique selections like Aleatico, Albariño, and Vermentino. The vineyard's fruit is highly sought after, particularly its Chardonnay, and is used by esteemed producers such as Aubert and Kistler. The property has a rich viticultural history, with early vineyard plantings dating back to the 1830s. Lee Hudson, who has a background in horticulture and winemaking, began producing wines under the Hudson label in 2004 after years of growing grapes for other wineries. The winery, which opened on-site in 2018, offers a limited production of around 3,000 cases annually, focusing on Chardonnay, Syrah, and a proprietary blend called "Pick Up Sticks Red." Visitors can experience the winery's offerings in a newly constructed hospitality space, and the wines are noted for their balanced and complex profiles, particularly the Burgundian-style Chardonnay.
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Napa, CA, United States of America