Ackerman Winery Details

The Ackerman’s have learned a lot about grape growing since they bought the property in 1994. The first few years were spent just getting to know the vineyard and its various nuances. Over time, they began to fine-tune the vines through new trellising, pruning, installing irrigation and replanting. In 1998, they replanted all 11 acres to Cabernet Sauvignon on drought-resistant rootstock and changed the trellis system to expose the fruit in order to take better advantage of the long, warm days and cool nights on their hillside vineyard. Finally in 2003, the Ackerman's produced their first commercial vintage-- a 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon designed to be a balanced, smooth wine that blends well with food -- not competing with it. It is created in the style of good French Bordeaux – complex yet subtle. 

• Origins: In 1994, Bob Ackerman was looking to buy a horse for his wife Lauren and ending up buying the 19-acre vineyard where the horse was grazing. The horse was included in the deal.

• Green: Ackerman Family Vineyards grow their grapes from exclusively certified organic vineyards through CCOF

• Charity: The Ackermans donate the net proceeds from their commercial wine venture to support the Napa Valley community.

• Acclaim: The Ackerman Family Vineyards is featured in the book “Spectacular Wineries of Napa Valley” printed by Panache Publishers.