The Wine VaultNapa Valley
World-class Cabernet Sauvignon with rich, ripe fruit and generous oak. Also excellent Chardonnay and boutique Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, and Pinot Noir.
Country
USA
Climate
Mediterranean with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. Fog influence from San Pablo Bay
Key grapes
Classification
AVA system with 16 sub-AVAs including Oakville, Rutherford, Stags Leap District, and Howell Mountain.
What to eat
Farm-to-table cuisine, Napa Valley olive oil, artisan cheeses, and the renowned French Laundry restaurant.
Fun fact
The 1976 Judgment of Paris, where Napa wines beat top French wines in a blind tasting, forever changed the global wine landscape.