
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 red wines 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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Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Robert Foley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Bootleg Red Blend 2015Other Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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John Anthony Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Vinum Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Ladera Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Hendry Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Hestan Vineyards Stephanie Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Conn Creek Anthology 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Tres Sabores Perspective Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Rutherford Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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ADAMVS Teres Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Miner Family The Oracle 2015Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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St. Supery Dollarhide Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Whitehall Lane Leonardini Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Priest Ranch Coach Gun 2015Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Seavey Caravina Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Joel Gott Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Hestan Vineyards Stephanie Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Maxville Petite Sirah 2015Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
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Raymond Reserve Selection Merlot 2015Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Ghost Horse Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California