WINE REGIONS: Napa Valley

Winery Listings

Napa is synonymous with California wine.  Not the oldest wine region in the state, it is unquestionably home to much of American wine's best and brightest . Internationally  renown for intense Cabernet Sauvignons and Chardonnays, Napa wineries also produce world-class wines from Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and nearly every other commercially viable wine grape. In addition, these vintners led the forefront of new Rhone-style and Italian blends.

Napa County can be viewed as several distinct appellations, (or VA districts). At the northern head lies the Guenoc Valley, which spills over into Lake County, and borders nearby Chiles Valley. Calistoga is a resort town at the north end of Napa Valley. Known for its big, rich Cabernets and spicy Zinfandels, Calistoga is also home to a series of natural hot springs around which many small Resorts and Spas have been developed. There are a variety of small, fine cuisine restaurants that cater to wine enthusiasts.

At the southern end of Napa lies the famous Carneros region. Split between Napa and Sonoma Counties, the cooler, foggy weather spurred by San Pablo Bay is perfect for Burgundian wines. Most Carneros acreage is comprised of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Since Brut, Blanc de Noir and Blanc de Blanc champagnes are created from these two premiere varietals. Carneros is Mecca for the California sparkling wine industry. 

Howell Mountain and Mt. Veeder each provide distinctive growing conditions. Howell Mountain is known for its Zinfandel and Rhone vintages, while Mt. Veeder, due west of Yountville (in the southern foot of the Mayacamas Mountains) touts Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Spring Mountain, also part of the Mayacamas Mountain Range, has a winemaking tradition dating back to the 19th century. Vineyards there yield solid red varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah, but also grow fine Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. 

St. Helena, the historic "Main Street" town just north of Napa proper houses approximately two-dozen wineries and yields truly grand Chardonnays. On its western hillside slopes excellent Cabernet Sauvignon is grown while the sunnier eastern hills produce Zinfandel and Syrah.

Oakville is home to some of Napa Valley's most famous vineyards. The Cabernet grown here is produces a distinctive mint-and-eucalyptus aroma, and their Sauvignon Blancs rival the finest of Bordeaux. 

The Rutherford Bench, a geological formation encompassing its namesake town  Rutherford is adjacent to Oakville. The outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon produce here possess intense currant and black cherry flavors with hints of earthiness and clove. 

In a humorous, but structurally impressive tribute to the surrounding geology, Franciscan Winery built its own "Rutherford Bench," a massive wooden bench carved with "Rutherford" sitting majestically in front of their tasting room. Both Oakville and Rutherford wineries also create fabulous Chardonnays among their other varietals.

Once a sleepy village for those wanting a quieter domicile during their Napa travels, Yountville is rapidly becoming the preferred Resort and Cuisine center of the wine country. Less famous for its wine production, Yountville is a hub to several crucial growing areas and wineries. , Rutherford Hills and other wineries.

Stag's Leap, the premiere section of the Silverado Trail wine region east of Napa is known for rich, smoothly balanced and too often very expensive Cabernet Sauvignon. Following the "trail" northward, visitor will find a wide range of wine styles and prices at the many smaller wineries along the way. 

No matter which Napa Valley you visit, one theme prevails: uncompromisingly excellent wines. And though even a week is insufficient to thoroughly explore this  Wine Heartland, you will deliciously appreciate any time spent in Napa Valley. 

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ALPHABETICAL LISTING of WINERIES
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 

A
Acacia Winery
S. Anderson Vineyard 
Araujo Estate Wines
David Arthur Vineyards

B
Bayview Cellars Winery

Beaulieu Vineyards (BV)
1960 St. Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94573, (707) 967-5200
When he founded BV in 1900, Georges de Latour had a single vision: to bring world-class wine to America. As it turned out, he not only made better wine - he revolutionized the whole process.

Bell Wine Cellars 

Beringer Vineyards
2000 Main Street, St. Helena, CA 94574, 707.963.4812
The oldest continuously operating winery in Napa Valley, and the first winery to offer tours to guests back in 1934. Today our award-winning tours emphasize this rich history and our commitment to making quality wines.

Bettinelli Vineyards
Bouchaine Vineyards
Buehler Vineyards
Burgess Cellars

C
Cain Vineyard and Winery
Cafaro Cellars
Cakebread Cellars
Calafia Cellars
Carneros Creek Winery
Caymus Vineyards
Chappellet Vineyard
Charles Krug
Chateau Montelena
Chateau Potelle  
Chateau Woltner
Chinnock Cellars  
Cline Cellars Winery
Clos Du Val Winery
Clos Pegase Winery
Corison
Crichton Hall
Cuvaison Winery

D
Deer Park Winery
Diamond Creek
Domaine Carneros
Domaine Chandon
Duckhorn Vineyards
Dunn Vineyards
Dutch Henry Winery

E 
Ehlers Grove/ Chartlidge and Browne
El Molino Winery

F
Far Niente Winery
Gloria Ferrer
Flora Springs
Forman Winery
Franciscan Estates
Freemark Abbey Winery
Frogs Leap Winery

G
Galleron Laine Winery 
Girard Vineyards
Goose Cross Cellars
Grace Family Vineyard
Grgich Hills Cellars

H
Hagafen Cellars
Hartwell Winery
Heitz Cellar
Hess Collection Winery
Hukasan Sake Gardens

I

J
Jarvis

K
Korbel Champagne Cellars

L
La Jota Vineyard
Lamborn Family Vineyards 
Liparita Cellars

M
Mario-Perelli-Minetti Winery
Martha's Vineyard

Louis M. Martini Winery
2545 S. St. Helena Hwy, St. Helena, CA 94574,  707.963.2736

Mayacamas Vineyards
Merryvale Vineyards
Milat Vineyards
Robert Mondavi Winery
Monticello Vineyards
Mount Veeder Winery
Mumm Cuvée Napa

N
Napa`Noma Wine Cellars
Newland Vineyards and Winery
Newton Vineyards
Niebaum-Coppola Estate
Nova Wines

O
Opus One

P
Pahlmeyer
Peju Province
Robert Pepi Winery
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Phillip Togni Vineyard
Pine Ridge Winery
Plam Vineyards
Prager Winery & Port Works

Q
Quail Ridge Cellars and Vineyards

R
Rocking Horse
Rusty Staub's Vineyard
Rutherford Hill Winery
Robert Biale Vineyards
Robinson Vineyards (Octopus One Wines)
Robert Keenan Winery
Raymond Winery & Cellar
Robert Keenan Winery
Round Hill Winery
Rocking Horse

S
Saddleback Cellars
St. Clement Winery
Saintsbury
St. Supéry Vineyards & Winery
V.Sattui Winery
Schug Carneros Estate Winery
Sequoia Grove Vineyards
Shafer Vineyards
Schramsberg Winery 
Silverado Vineyards
Silver Oaks Vineyards
Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Smith-Madrone
Spottswoode Winery
Spring Mountain Vineyard
Staglin Family Vineyard
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Stag's Leap Winery
Steltzner Vineyards

Sterling Vineyards
1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga, CA 94515, 707.942.3300, 800.999.3801

Stony Hill Vineyard
Storybook Mountain Vineyards
Sterling Vineyards
Sullivan Vineyards

T
Tattinger  
Trefethen Winery
Truchard Vineyards
Tudal Winery
Turnbull Wine Cellars

U

V
van der Heyden Vineyards
von Strasser Winery

W
Wermuth Winery
White Rock Vineyards
Whitehall Lane
William Hill Winery

X

Y

Z
ZD Wines

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