Houyi

Houyi

The Majesty of Pritchard Hill

Houyi Vineyard is Realm’s estate vineyard on Pritchard Hill. Tucked away on the eastern side of Napa Valley, Pritchard Hill is home to some of the best-known wine names in the world. At an elevation of nearly 1300 feet, our 22 acre vineyard sits above the fog line, its vines soaking in the morning sun. The vineyard is full of dense, volcanic rock. These unique soils provide an environment for the vines to produce concentrated fruit. This wine is rich and complex yet soft and elegant. It is approachable in a way that runs counter to many mountain wines. A paradox…

Realm has produced a single vineyard cabernet sauvignon from Houyi Vineyard since 2013. After cherishing this site for nearly a decade, we had the good fortune of acquiring the vineyard from the Chang family in 2022. We are grateful for the opportunity to continue the Chang family’s legacy as stewards of this special land.

Behind the Label: Houyi

Appellation
Napa Valley (Pritchard Hill)

Vineyard/Blocks
22 Acres

Dominant Varietal
Cabernet Sauvignon

Sense of Place

Mountain site above the fog line with southeastern exposure; 1,300 feet elevation; dense volcanic rock

Distinguishing Characteristics
Red fruit; aromatic; softer; approachable tannins that run counter to some mountain sites

Production Volume
6,000 bottles through the 2021 vintage / 30,000 bottles expected in 2022 and beyond

First Vintage
2013

Long Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1988.

Polaroid of vineyard development. Taken by Matt Morris, 2013.

Houyi, the mythical Chinese archer that shot down nine suns. Illustration by Val Littlewood, 2015.

Moonracer wine label
Moonracer
Houyi Vineyard Label
Houyi
Farella
Hartwell XX Label
Hartwell XX