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About Us...
We pour our whole selves and our desire for sublimity into every element of our wine. From the planting of that first cutting to the last sip that lingers on your palate, we nurture, hone, and perfect our process until our vision is palpable.
Our Tools...
With every innovation available, we strive to create impeccable wine—rich in flavor, terroir, and history. Without passion, you have a wine that lacks depth and soul. To realize our vision, we refine our methods and invest in the finest tools and techniques.
Our Winemaker...
Ashley Hepworth, our award-winning winemaker, brings over 25 years of experience, knowledge, and passion to Old Soda Springs. Her approach to winemaking aligns perfectly with our heart: respect for the land, love for the craft, and devotion to excellence. Ashley served as Winemaker at Joseph Phelps Vineyards for 15 years, overseeing the production of the vineyard’s award-winning wines, including its flagship Insignia.
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In Their Words...
Drinking a bottle from Old Soda Springs is like opening a chapter in a beautiful family memoir. You can taste the care, the history, and the resilience in every glass. Knowing the vineyard was reborn from the ashes of the Atlas Fire and replanted by the very family that grew up on this land makes each sip deeply personal. Their Cabernet Sauvignon is not just wine—it’s a legacy bottled.
Old Soda Springs wines are the epitome of Napa Valley excellence. The fact that every cluster is hand-harvested and only the most pristine fruit is selected speaks volumes. But what truly sets them apart is their soul—the story of Herb and Margaret, the devotion of their children, and the passion of winemaker Ashley Hepworth come together in a wine that is both timeless and extraordinary. A true gem!
From the moment I opened my first bottle of Old Soda Springs Cabernet Sauvignon, I felt transported—to the rolling hills beneath Atlas Peak, to a family table steeped in tradition and love. This wine is rich, layered, and sophisticated, yet still humble. It’s clear this isn’t just a business—it’s a personal journey, crafted with integrity and immense pride. I’ll be savoring these wines for years to come.
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Did You Know...
“Estate bottled” has two meanings for our family at Old Soda Springs. The first is quite technical: to be labeled “Estate bottled,” a wine must meet strict federal standards. It must be made entirely from grapes grown on the land the winery owns or controls. Further, it must be produced, aged, blended, and bottled on the same estate—without ever leaving the property at any point in the process.
To us, “Estate bottled” means even more. It means family, history, and care. It means we’ve poured our heart into every step, from planting the first cutting to the lingering fruit on your palate. We’ve crafted an exceptional wine with intention, and we’ve rooted it in the land and our legacy.
“Estate bottled” has two meanings for our family at Old Soda Springs. The first is quite technical: to be labeled “Estate bottled,” a wine must meet strict federal standards. It must be made entirely from grapes grown on the land the winery owns or controls. Further, it must be produced, aged, blended, and bottled on the same estate—without ever leaving the property at any point in the process.
To us, “Estate bottled” means even more. It means family, history, and care. It means we’ve poured our heart into every step, from planting the first cutting to the lingering fruit on your palate. We’ve crafted an exceptional wine with intention, and we’ve rooted it in the land and our legacy.
French oak barrels give our wine something you won’t find in those fermented in stainless steel. Oak barrels are steeped in tradition. They’ve been used for centuries to make the world’s finest wines because of the depth and dimension of flavor they add to the wine within.
Each barrel is a unique work of art—crafted from the finest oak and gently steamed to draw out subtle, refined notes of vanilla, spice, and toasted almond. We work with some of the most respected cooperages in France—including Taransaud, Sylvain, and Darnajou— to produce barrels built to our specifications.
We use new French oak for our Cabernet Sauvignon to ensure the purest, most expressive character. If you pay close attention, you can taste the history, craftsmanship, and quiet reverence in every sip.
French oak barrels give our wine something you won’t find in those fermented in stainless steel. Oak barrels are steeped in tradition. They’ve been used for centuries to make the world’s finest wines because of the depth and dimension of flavor they add to the wine within.
Each barrel is a unique work of art—crafted from the finest oak and gently steamed to draw out subtle, refined notes of vanilla, spice, and toasted almond. We work with some of the most respected cooperages in France—including Taransaud, Sylvain, and Darnajou— to produce barrels built to our specifications.
We use new French oak for our Cabernet Sauvignon to ensure the purest, most expressive character. If you pay close attention, you can taste the history, craftsmanship, and quiet reverence in every sip.
An optical sorting machine protects the integrity of our fruit by selecting only the finest grapes for the next stage of winemaking. After our grapes are hand-harvested, each one passes through this high-speed sorter, where cameras scan for color, size, and ripeness. Anything that doesn’t meet our winemaker Ashley’s standards is gently removed with a precise burst of air. It’s a small but powerful step that helps shape the clarity, richness, and expression of our cherished wine.
An optical sorting machine protects the integrity of our fruit by selecting only the finest grapes for the next stage of winemaking. After our grapes are hand-harvested, each one passes through this high-speed sorter, where cameras scan for color, size, and ripeness. Anything that doesn’t meet our winemaker Ashley’s standards is gently removed with a precise burst of air. It’s a small but powerful step that helps shape the clarity, richness, and expression of our cherished wine.
We use free-run juice at Old Soda Springs because it’s the purest expression of the grape. Free-run juice flows naturally from the fruit under its own weight—without pressing—and delivers a softer, more nuanced flavor, full of texture and vitality.
While pressed juice adds volume, it often brings harsher tannins and less finesse. We believe in letting the grapes express their truth. That’s why nearly 100% of our wine comes from what flows freely.
We use free-run juice at Old Soda Springs because it’s the purest expression of the grape. Free-run juice flows naturally from the fruit under its own weight—without pressing—and delivers a softer, more nuanced flavor, full of texture and vitality.
While pressed juice adds volume, it often brings harsher tannins and less finesse. We believe in letting the grapes express their truth. That’s why nearly 100% of our wine comes from what flows freely.
