
Napa Valley Wine California
Learn about Napa Valley wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
One of the world's most highly regarded regions for wine production as well as tourism, the Napa Valley was responsible for bringing worldwide recognition to California winemaking. In the 1960s, a few key wine families settled the area and hedged their bets on the valley's world-class winemaking potential—and they were right.
The Napa wine industry really took off in the 1980s, when producers scooped up vineyard lands and planted vines throughout the county. A number of wineries emerged, and today Napa is home to hundreds of producers ranging from boutique to corporate. Cabernet Sauvignon is definitely the grape of choice here, with many winemakers also focusing on Bordeaux blends. Napa whites are usually Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc.
Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that claim specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil. Farthest south and coolest from the influence of the San Pablo Bay is Carneros, followed by Coombsville to its northeast and then Yountville, Oakville and Rutherford. Above those are the warm St. Helena and the valley's newest and hottest AVA, Calistoga. These areas follow the valley floor and are known generally for creating rich, dense, complex and smooth reds with good aging potential. The mountain sub appellations, nestled on the slopes overlooking the valley AVAs, include Stags Leap District, Atlas Peak, Chiles Valley (farther east), Howell Mountain, Mt. Veeder, Spring Mountain District and Diamond Mountain District. Wines from the mountain regions are often more structured and firm, benefiting from a lot of time in the bottle to evolve and soften.
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon (chipped wax capsules) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (torn labels) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Opus One 1989Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Dunn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (6 Liter Bottle) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Prager Winery & Port Works Noble Companion Tawny Port 1989Port from Napa Valley, California
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (9 Liter Bottle) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter Bottle) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Clos Pegase Hommage Artist Series Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Groth Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Bonny's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Bonny's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Raymond Private Reserve Meritage (3 Liter) 1989Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1989Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California