winery

Hundred Acre

Napa Valley, United States

Philosophy

Single-vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from three named estate parcels, hand-harvested in multiple passes with berry-by-berry sorting. Fermented in small French oak puncheons, aged in new French oak for 24–42 months, with no external fruit. Expression of site specificity over volume—each bottling reflects distinct soils and microclimatic terroir.

Reputation

Established in 2000 by Jayson Woodbridge, a former Canadian investment banker, Hundred Acre occupies a secluded corner of Napa Valley's St. Helena, where three meticulously managed estate vineyards—Kayli Morgan, Ark, and Few and Far Between—command a position at the apex of allocation-only Cabernet production. Woodbridge's vision crystallized after a transformative vineyard visit in the 1990s, driving him to acquire land whose ancient volcanic and alluvial soils he believed could rival the finest terroirs of Bordeaux.

AllocationNo organic or biodynamic certification found despite extensive search. Producer practices meticulous vineyard management with proprietary techniques (misting system, single-cluster pruning, 50 tons per acre mushroom compost) but does not pursue formal certification. Vineyard acreage: Kayli Morgan 3.64ha, Ark 18.21ha (with 5.26ha planted), Few and Far Between 2ha (within 45ha estate). Total planted approximately 10.9ha of primary vineyards; total estate holdings ~29.5ha. Production volume estimated at 2,500–3,000 cases annually (3,000–3,600 bottles) based on ultra-limited allocation model. US importer not explicitly named on distributor page; wines available through authorized agents and select retailers but primarily via winery mailing list. UK importer Four Corners Wine confirmed. Winemaker continuity from 2002 onwards ensures unusual project coherence. Woodbridge succession planning via son Cameron (appointed cellarmaster at sister label Fortunate Son in 2023) and wife Helen Mawson (New Zealand native, trained winemaker). Pearl 5 Star Prestige recognition awarded 2025. No production data on total bottles per vintage publicly disclosed; estimate based on industry standards for ultra-premium, hand-sorted, small-lot Cabernet at very low yields.

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