2010 Chase Cellars Hayne Vineyard Reserve Zinfandel St Helena Napa

Hayne Vineyard is at the foot of the Mayacamas in St. Helena, and our historic Hayne Vineyard is home to an array of incredible vines including our 119-year old heritage Zinfandel. These vines are the pinnacle of family and farming that transform our grapes into wines that are living works of art.

This vineyard has been in our family since 1872 and produced grapes for the past 150 years, as an integral part in the formation of the Napa Valley we know today. Hayne Vineyard has long been a renowned source of Zinfandel, Petite Sirah and more recently, Cabernet Sauvignon.

What makes this site so unique is its location and proximity to the mountains which places us in an alluvial fan of gravelly cortina soils which delivers power, balance and elegance to everything that comes out of the vineyard regardless of varietal. Our proximity to Sulphur Canyon, which lies due West of the vineyard, introduces cool air from the marine layer earlier in the afternoon than other vineyards situated further into the floor. This early afternoon cooling juxtaposes mouthwatering acidity and minerality against deep and dense fruit tones derived by midday heat. It’s a one of a kind site and we couldn’t be happier with the results!