Napa Valley · United States
Known for its Napa Valley whites.
Decanter 93/100 · Wine Advocate 91/100 · Wine Enthusiast 91/100 + 1 more
Ink Grade produces wines from Napa Valley's North Coast terroir, where volcanic soils and maritime influence shape bold red varietals. The winery's Merlot demonstrates the region's capacity for structured, age-worthy expressions of the grape. Andosol, a blend of Zinfandel and Cabernet Sauvignon, captures the intensity characteristic of Napa's hillside vineyards. A straight Cabernet Sauvignon rounds out the portfolio, reflecting the valley's signature varietal. Decanter, Wine Advocate, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Spectator, and Falstaff have all assessed the winery's releases, anchoring them within the broader conversation of California's premium red wine production.
Address Estate vineyard on Howell Mountain; Tasting Pavilion in St. Helena, CA., Wines: Specializes in single-vineyard, terroir-driven Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc., Tasting Experience: Offers immersive, by-appointment-only experiences, often including a luxury SUV tour of the rugged vineyard site, available Thursday-Monday., History: Vineyard site was first planted in 1873., Sister Property: Strongly connected to the historic Heitz Cellar., Top-Rated Wines & Pricing (As of May 2026), 2022 Prophet's Water Cabernet Sauvignon: ~$225, 2022 Buddha's Belly Cabernet Sauvignon: ~$225, United States
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Critics Decanter 93/100 · Wine Advocate 91/100 · Wine Enthusiast 91/100 · Wine Spectator 90/100 Are you the owner? Claim this profile →
Top wines
Cabernet Sauvignon
DECANTER 94 · WINE ADVOCATE 94 · WINE ENTHUSIAST 93
2018–2022
Andosol
WINE ENTHUSIAST 94 · WINE ADVOCATE 91
2019, 2018, 2017
Sauvignon Blanc
DECANTER 93 · WINE SPECTATOR 90 · WINE ADVOCATE 89 · WINE ENTHUSIAST 85
2019–2022
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How is Ink Grade rated by critics? Ink Grade scores 93 on Femente's critic index, drawn from prestige guides including Decanter (93), Wine Advocate (91), Wine Enthusiast (91), and Wine Spectator (90).
What wines is Ink Grade known for? Its most critically rated wines are Cabernet Sauvignon, Andosol, and Sauvignon Blanc.
Where is Ink Grade located? Ink Grade is in Napa Valley, United States (Estate vineyard on Howell Mountain; Tasting Pavilion in St. Helena, CA., Wines: Specializes in single-vineyard, terroir-driven Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc., Tasting Experience: Offers immersive, by-appointment-only experiences, often including a luxury SUV tour of the rugged vineyard site, available Thursday-Monday., History: Vineyard site was first planted in 1873., Sister Property: Strongly connected to the historic Heitz Cellar., Top-Rated Wines & Pricing (As of May 2026), 2022 Prophet's Water Cabernet Sauvignon: ~$225, 2022 Buddha's Belly Cabernet Sauvignon: ~$225, United States). Visit Ink Grade
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