St. Helena
California · United States · Wine Auction Prices
St. Helena is a sub-region within California, United States renowned for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The auction database contains 2,493 lots, averaging $202 per bottle and ranging $7–$2,868. The median auction vintage is 2010. The top wines at auction include Spottswoode, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Vineyard 29, 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Paul Hobbs, Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, Sean Thackrey, Orion Syrah, St. Helena, Rivers-Marie, Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, while leading producers include Spottswoode, Vineyard 29, Sean Thackrey, Realm Cellars. The St. Helena sub-region is recognized for its distinctive terroir that produces wines of consistent character and quality. Collectors are drawn to the combination of geographical specificity, the quality of individual producers, and the historical significance of the sub-region's wines in the context of California. Auction activity reflects sustained international demand for the region's finest bottles, with the best examples demonstrating clear aging potential and site expression.
In the Glass
St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon delivers cassis, dark cherry, cedar, and structured tannin typical of California. The specific site character — soils, elevation, and microclimate — imparts a distinctive expression that separates St. Helena wines from neighbouring areas. Top producers show depth, concentration, and aging potential of 10–25 years.
Red Wines
| Wine | Avg Price | Lots Sold |
|---|---|---|
| Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon | $237 | 912 |
| Vineyard 29 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | $205 | 155 |
| Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $245 | 118 |
| Sean Thackrey Orion Syrah | $106 | 73 |
| Rivers-Marie Panek Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $109 | 64 |
| Premiere Napa Valley (Barbour) Man Cave Blend Cabernet Sauvignon | $121 | 59 |
| Realm Cellars Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard | $508 | 55 |
| Corison Kronos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $332 | 47 |
| Wolf Family Phaedrus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $91 | 40 |
| Beringer Chabot Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $82 | 38 |
| Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon | $89 | 38 |
| Nickel & Nickel Dragonfly Cabernet Sauvignon | $96 | 29 |
| Beringer Home Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $66 | 27 |
| Corison Sunbasket Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon | $127 | 26 |
| Ehlers Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | $70 | 23 |
| Abreu Tilting Rock | $124 | 19 |
| Vineyard 29 Aida Estate Cabernet Sauvignon | $140 | 18 |
| Vineyard 29 Cru Cabernet Sauvignon | $438 | 17 |
| Sodhani Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | $159 | 15 |
| V Madrone Cabernet Sauvignon | $62 | 14 |
Top Producers
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