Our family is proud to offer ultra-premium wines produced from this historic Spring Mountain estate, which has been planted to grapevine since the late 19th century. Keenan Wines are a true archetype of the distinctive terroir of the region and reflect the adherence to vineyard and winemaking practices designed to showcase the sense of place unique to this mountainside environment.
Designated an American Vineyard Appellation (AVA) in 1993, the Spring Mountain District is appreciated for its low vigor soils that create stressful growing conditions for vineyards planted on the mountainsides. The unique environment of Spring Mountain is the foundation for the superb quality of the grapes grown on the Keenan Estate, producing wines of great concentration, structure, and true grape typicity. Each is an expression of pure varietal flavor, with complex, tight-knit tannins, graceful structure, and superb aging potential.
Soon after Michael Keenan began leadership of the estate in 1998, we began a rigorous replanting program focused on increasing soil health throughout the vineyards, using superior farming methods combined with organic compost and cover crops. Matching each varietal clone to its optimum location, every acre is now sustainably farmed and planted with specially selected rootstock. In addition, close attention has been given to row orientation on each site, combined with efficient irrigation. The superior quality of the resulting fruit translates well into more naturally produced wines, and the winemaking team takes a conservative approach, to encourage the varietal flavors to stand out in each bottle of wine.
Our family uses a truly collaborative approach to winemaking, with President and Owner Michael Keenan working in concert with General Manager Matt Gardner, Cellar Master Aristeo Martinez, and Business Developer and son Reilly Keenan. Together they establish winemaking protocols, aging, and the finished style of Keenan wines. The combination of their long term and first-hand knowledge of the winery and vineyards is the key to producing exceptional wines that reflect a minimal, more natural and balanced style.
We believe this enduring dedication ensures the quality of Keenan wines. We like to compare these close relationships to the sustainable farming practices maintained on the estate, which contribute each year to the quality of the wines. We think of the Keenan team in much the same way, regarding each person with respect by acknowledging his or her contribution to the success of Keenan Winery. We know their comprehensive knowledge of winemaking and grape growing, as well as the wonderful warmth offered in our tasting room by Hospitality Manager Laura March, is the reason the winery enjoys a first-class reputation within the Spring Mountain community.
In 2007 our solar power system went on-line and now supplies energy to the winery, administrative offices, and visitor hospitality areas, as well as to the homes located on the property. This environmentally pro-active energy source, combined with the sustainable farming practices of our estate vineyards led to recognition by the Napa Valley Vintners Association of the Keenan estate as a ‘green’ winery.