The Krupp family started developing Stagecoach Vineyard in 1995 with the help of a few longtime friends. With over 500 acres planted it is the largest contiguous mountain planting in the Napa Valley. Stretching from the westernmost regions of Atlas Peak all the way to the east overlooking Oakville, this 1200+ acres of rocky, volcanic terroir graces the southern edge of Pritchard Hill.

Dr. Krupp's task was labeled initially by local experts as insurmountable but soon after planting began many of Napa's most successful wineries and winemakers lined up to buy fruit from Stagecoach. Today over 50 wineries craft incredible wines from the doctor's endeavors. These vintners are continually impressed with the character and complexity found in our mountain grapes.

Settlers in the 1800s were the first to learn about the well drained soils and perfect growing conditions found on our hill. Each harvest they would haul their crop by horse and wagon down into Oakville fetching the highest prices in the valley. By the early 1900s the increase in the deer population resulted in extensive crop loss leading to the abandonment of all viticulture on the hill by Prohibition.

Reclaimed from chaparral and sagebrush, over a half million tons of rock excavated, water found where no geologist could divine, modern day Stagecoach Vineyard is truly a gem in the rough.