Napa Valley
45,000 Acres / 700 Wineries
Napa Valley is one of the most renowned wine regions, not just in the USA, but also world wide. Located in Northern California, it is known for its world-class Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
The region benefits from a Mediterranean climate, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Napa Valley is characterized by its picturesque vineyards, rolling hills, and diverse wineries offering tastings and tours.
Napa Valley is best known for producing exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon wines. The region's warm climate, coupled with well-drained volcanic and alluvial soils, provides ideal conditions for this grape.Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon wines are characterized by a rich, full-bodied nature, intense fruit flavors, firm tannins, and age-worthy potential.
While Cabernet Sauvignon is the star of Napa Valley, the region also produces a diverse range of other varietals. Each variety shows unique characteristics influenced by Napa Valley's microclimates and terroir.
| Grapes | Acres |
|---|---|
| Cabernet Sauvignon | 24,000 |
| Chardonnay | 5,900 |
| Pinot Noir | 2,800 |
| Merlot | 4,000 |
| Sauvignon Blanc | 2,700 |
| Zinfandel | 1,300 |
| Cabernet Franc | 1,200 |
| Total | 45,000 |
| Source: Napa County Crop-Reports 2022 |
Sub-AVAs
- Howell Mountain
- Calistoga
- St. Helena
- Rutherford
- Oakville
- Stags Leap District
- Coombsville
- Los Carneos
Howell Mountain
(High-elevation bold reds)
Calistoga
(Full-bodied warm-climate Cabernets)
Rutherford
(famous for "Rutherford Dust" Cabernet)
Oakville
(Exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon)
Stags Leap District
(Elegant Cabernets)
Coombsville
(Cool-climate Bordeaux blends)
Los Carneos
(Cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Sparkling)