
Napa Valley Red Wine
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over ...
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.
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Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Schrader Upper Block Gaudeamus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Merus Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Jones Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Harlan Estate (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1998Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Showket Cabernet Sauvignon 1998Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Behrens & Hitchcock Fortuna Vineyard Merlot 1998Merlot from Napa Valley, California
- WS