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1873
Ulysses S. Grant signs over a land deed for the site located on Howell Mountain. Theron Ink, a Napa Valley pioneer and one of California’s most successful agriculturists, moves his family to the property. The first vines are planted.
1875
Theron Ink begins building Ink Grade Road to connect his land holdings from Pope Valley, enabling him and other nearby families to ship wine to Napa Valley. 10 gallons of wine from Ink Grade vineyard are sold in St. Helena.
Mid 1800s – Early 1900s
A number of wineries are established on Howell Mountain while mining flourishes in the area.
1920 – 1933
Prohibition bans wine production in Napa Valley and across the United States, lasting for 13 years.
1982
The Howell Mountain AVA is established, making it the first AVA within the greater Napa Valley AVA. It develops a world-class reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon.
1989
Heitz Cellar purchases Ink Grade.
1990 – 1991
Vines are planted under the helm of Heitz Cellar and a small portion is used in their Napa Valley Cabernet.
2018
Gaylon M. Lawrence Jr. purchases Heitz Cellar, including Ink Grade. He appoints Master Sommelier Carlton McCoy Jr. as the President and CEO.
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