08/30/2026
Long before Spring Mountain became one of Napa Valley’s most celebrated winegrowing regions, it earned its name from something much simpler: water.
Interestingly, there isn’t actually a single mountain called “Spring Mountain.” The name refers to the forested ridgeline west of St. Helena, where countless natural springs emerge from the mountainside. As early as the 1870s, local newspapers and residents were referring to the area as “Spring Mountain,” and for more than 50 years its springs supplied much of the town of St. Helena with fresh water.
Not long after, pioneers began discovering that these rugged hillsides could produce extraordinary grapes. By the late 1800s, vineyards had taken root throughout the district, helping establish Spring Mountain as one of Napa Valley’s earliest mountain winegrowing regions. Today, its combination of elevation, volcanic and sedimentary soils, cooler temperatures, and long growing season continues to produce wines known for freshness, structure, and longevity.
When Peter and Su Hua Newton founded Newton Vineyard in 1977, they chose Spring Mountain for those very reasons. They believed the mountain’s unique terroir could produce wines of remarkable balance and character, a philosophy that continues to guide them today.
As they rebuild Newton, they’re reminded that this mountain has always been defined by resilience. Long before there was a winery here, there were springs. Long before there were buildings, there were vines. They’re simply honored to help write the next chapter of a place whose story has been unfolding for more than a century.
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