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The Napa Valley AVA shares the Mayacamas Mountains (which forms its western border) with The Sonoma County AVA. The city of Calistoga and Mount Saint Helena mark the northern border. This is the narrowest point of the region, tucked between the Mayacamas Mountains in the west and the Vaca Mountains in the east. The Napa River has its start here. The valley widens as the river flows its 30 miles south toward the Wild Horse Valley AVA, Los Carneros AVA, the city of Napa (its southernmost point) through San Pablo and San Francisco Bays and out to the ocean. The valley spreads it's 5 mile widest at its southern point. Napa is a viticulturally busy region with more than 400 wineries and vineyards. This region is world famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We will list wineries by sub regions.
Cool ocean breezes filter up through San Francisco and San Pablo Bays on their way through the viticultural region of Los Carneros, famous for its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The breezes, within just a short five miles, are already warmed by the Valley's interior as they head north making their way through the valley's various nooks and crags. This is how the great microclimate diversity in Napa Valley is created which enables the production of world class varietals with widely different growing demands. Napa Valley also has some of the most diverse soils in the world due to its complicated geologic history which includes its volcanic history, the rise and fall of the ocean, plus the overflowing of rivers and streams plus the runoff from the mountains and hills along the length of the valley.
We hope the information in CaliforniaWineOnline.com about the Napa Valley AVA regions and wineries will inspire you to take a trip to visit the wineries and vineyards yourself to experience the atmosphere and taste wonderful hand crafted wines. You could also use just a few keystrokes to Explore California wine and the Napa Valley AVA - from the comfort of your chair. Look through this site for all it has to offer. This website seeks to be a portal to California wine and wine regions. Now you can experience the many great wines that are often available only through the wineries and/or vineyards themselves.
How Great Cabernet Sauvignon is Created - Terroir
Among Napa Valley's complex soil profiles are those of volcanic origin caused by the colliding of tectonic plates which pieced California together over millennia. Sedimentary and alluvial soils are other components created by the runoff from the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountain slopes that were added to the Napa River. The river (and possibly in the past, the Russian River) periodically floods the valley creating an ongoing maze of soil profiles. Ocean incursions over eons through San Francisco and San Pablo Bays infiltrated the southern portions of Napa Valley to contribute to its layers of sand and clay.
The wines of Napa Valley are very complex and full bodied. The heat of the valley and the diverse soils of the region enhance the aromas and flavors of the wines. The warmth contributes to the texture and denseness of the wine and it often brings out a white or a dark chocolate, cocoa, mocha or coffee character. The volcanic soils impart a spicy, white or black pepper, clove, cinnamon or mint character to Napa Valley's wines. The fruit aromas and flavors in the wine are intense red and black cherry, blackberry, plum, raspberry and currant.
Cabernet Sauvignon and Food Pairings
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is rich and full bodied and it has tradititionally been paired with roast beef, steaks (especially grilled) and hearty stews such as beef bourguinon and lamb dishes. Truthfully, the wine has greater versatility for food pairings. Think savory and pair that word with chicken, pork and even fish. This can be accomplished by adding herbs and spices such as basil, bay leaf, black pepper, mint, oregano, rosemary and thyme which are complementary with the herbal character of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine pairs well with many grilled foods including chicken and fish.
Pair your Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon with dessert!!! Those dark chocolate, cocoa, mocha, coffee, cherry, plum, raspberry and blackberry flavors are great when paired with Creme Brulee, chocolate mousse, or chocolate torte with cherries and almonds. Try it with chocolate cheesecake.
Create Your Own Tour
Explore one region or sample the highlights of several. Find the links in the navigation bar to the left to move back and forth between the different Napa Valley AVA regions where Cabernet Sauvignon is grown or visit the different varietals grown in the region. Stay tuned, as over time we will provide more information for you to fine tune your exploration.
Click on the Napa Valley sub-AVA links in the navigation bar on the left to go down the page to explore the AVAs listed in the table below. The Navigation bar provides links to vineyard and winery associations and Chambers of Commerce. These will direct you to information about area restaurants, lodging and local highlights.
California American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)
American Viticultural Areas are unique legally designated grape growing areas that are defined by the TTF (Trade, Tobacco and Firearms). These regions are most often defined by their topography, soil types, climate and sometimes historical relevance. Below, are the AVAs for Napa Valley listed in rough order from north to south.
| Calistoga | Diamond Mountain District |
| Howell Mountain District | Spring Mountain District |
| St. Helena | Chiles Valley District |
| Rutherford | Oakville |
| Yountville | Stags Leap District |
| Mt Veeder | Atlas Peak |
| Oak Knoll | Los Carneros |
| Wild Horse Valley |
Source vs Out Source /Interpreting the Codes
In some of the tables below we have listed the wineries from other California AVA's that produce wines from 100% of the grapes originating from Napa Valley single vineyard sources. In the AVA winery tables below you will find codes at the end of many of the winery listings. These will provide information about the source of the grapes used in their wines. The interpretation of these codes are as follows:
Wineries that offer wines from which the majority of their grapes come from outside of that region will list that AVA name on the wine bottle label. We indicate this by tagging it as OS=Out Sourced. When possible, we will follow that by listing the AVA from which it comes. Single Vineyard wines are sometimes, but not always the same thing as estate wines. Often wineries will make wines from 100% of the grapes from another vineyard and this is indicated by SV=Single Vineyard. Technically, the ES designation means the wine is produced at that winery from 100% of their own grapes. RE=Reserve Wine and this indicates a special edition produced by the winery. The letters above can be combined in different ways, for example SV+OS=Single Vineyard+Out Sourced from another region. OV=Old Vine. The emphasis of this website is on single vineyard and estate wineries.
| ES=Estate | SV=Single Vineyard | OS=Out Sourced | SV+OS=Single Vineyard+Out Sourced | OV=Old Vine | RE=Reserve |
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All Napa Valley wineries/vineyards with websites are entered on this page. Subsequent varietal pages will list only the wineries/vineyards in each sub AVA that grow and/or produce that varietal in the region. Click on the Cabernet Sauvignon logo above on that page to return here to reference the complete list. Light colored wineries listed below do not offer Cabernet Sauvignon.
***A functioning website is the criteria for winery/vineyard inclusion in the lists below.***
Calistoga's approval as an appellation is pending. This region marks the northernmost point of Napa Valley. It is a mountainous region, tucked into the mile wide tip of Napa Valley between the Mayacamas and Vaca Mountains. The focal point is the 4,343 foot dormant volcano, Mount St Helena. The soils, of course, are of volcanic origin and the Napa River has its start here. Volcanic rock imparts a cedar, minty, spicy character to the wines produced in the region.
This is a region of diverse microclimates created by valleys and mountain slopes. This allows for several varietal types including spots that grow outstanding cool climate loving Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Still, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely grown grape type in Calistoga.
Calistoga's Cabernet Sauvignon shows strong cassis and black cherry aromas and flavors followed by bright blackberry and raspberry character with hints of plum and cedar in a long finish. The wine is refined with silky, velvety tannins. The mountain grown grapes yield wines that are intense, lush and balanced.
| Araujo Estate Wines | 2155 Pickett Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6062; email: wine@araujoestate.com; website: www.araujoestate.com. ES |
| Vincent Arroyo Winery | 2361 Greenwood Avenue, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6995; Fax: 707.942.0895; email: info@vincentarroyo.com; website: www.vincentarroyo.com. ES |
| August Briggs Wine | 333 Silverado Trail, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.4912; Fax: 707.942.4854; email: celene@augustbriggswines.com; website: www.augustbriggswines.com. Open Th-Su 11:30-4:30. OS/Diamond Mountain, Sonoma |
| Barlow Vineyards | 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga CA 94515; phone: 707.942.8742; email: info@barlowvineyards.com; website: www.barlowvineyards.com. |
| Bennett Lane Winery | 3340 Highway 128, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 877.max.napa; email: info@bennettlane.com; website: www.bennettlane.com. Tours & tasting daily 10-5:30. OS/St Helena, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain, Sonoma. |
| Calistoga Cellars | 1170 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.7422; Fax: 707.942.4716; website: www.calistogacellars.com. Open Th-Tu 10-4:30 for tastings & tours by appointment. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| Carver Sutro Vineyards | 3106 Palisades Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.1029; Fax: 707.942.5167; Direct purchase line: 707.942.1029; email: info@carversutro.com; website: www.carversutro.com. |
| Chateau Montelena Winery | 1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.5105; website: www.montelena com. Open daily 9:30-4. $$ ES, OS/Napa Valley |
| Clos Pegase | 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.4981; website: www.clospegase.com. Open daily 10:30-5. Tours 11 & 2. $$ SV+OS/St Helena |
| Constant Wine | 2121 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.0707, Fax: 707.942.0249; email: info@constantwine.com, website: www.constantwine.com. ES |
| Diamond Creek Vineyards | 1500 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6926; Fax: 707.942.6936; website: www.diamondcreekvineyards.com. ES |
| Dutch Henry Winery | 4310 Silverado Trail, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.5771; Toll Free: 888.224.5879; Fax: 707.942.5512; email: info@dutchhenry.com; website: www.dutchhenry.com. Open daily 10-4:30. ES, RE |
| Helena View Johnson Vineyards | 3500 Highway 128, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.4956; email: info@helenaview.com; website: www.helenaview.com. Open by appointment. ES, OS/Napa Valley, RE |
| Jericho Canyon Vineyard | 3292 Old Lawley Toll road (PO Box 996), Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.9665; Fax: 707.942.5253; email: jericho@napanet.net; website: www.jerichocanyonvineyard.com. SV/Blend |
| Larkmead Vineyards | 1100 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.947.0167; Toll Free: 888.743.7446; email: info@larkmead.com; website: www.larkmead.com. ES+RE, OV, OS/Napa Valley |
| Madrigal Vineyards | 3718 N St Helena Highway (PO Box 937), Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6577; Fax: 707.942.6576; email: contact@madrigalvineyards.com; website: www.madrigalvineyards.com. Tours and tastings by appointment. OS/Napa Valley |
| On ThEdge Winery | 3747 Langtry Road, St Helena CA 94574Phone: 707.963.4926; Toll Free: 877.668.4334; Fax: 707.967.8805; Tasting Room: 1255 Lincoln Avenue, Calistoga CA 94515; email: info@onThEdgeWinery.com; website: www.onthedgewinery.com. |
| Paoletti Vineyards | 4501 Silverado Trail, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.0689; Fax: 707.942.0689; email: gianni@giannipaoletti.com; website: www.giannipaoletti.com. ES, SV |
| Peter Michael Winery | 12400 Ida Clayton Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 800.354.4459; www.petermichaelwinery.com. |
| Robert Pecota Winery | 3299 Bennett Lane (PO Box 303), Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6625; Fax: 707.942.6671; website: www.robertpecotawinery.com. ES |
| Saviez Vineyards Wine Co | 4060 Silverado Trail, Calistoga Ca 94515; Phone: 707.942.5889; Fax: 707.942.6037; email: mike@saviezvineyards.com; website: www.saviezvineyards.com. ES |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 800.877.3623; email: jagostine@schramsberg.com; website: www.schramsberg.com. Tours & tastings by appointment only. $$ |
| Silver Rose Cellars | 351 Rosedale Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.9581; Toll Free: 800.995.9381; email: silverrose@napanet.net; website: www.silverrosecellars.com. Open Th-M 10-5. ES |
| Sterling Vineyards | 1111 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 800.726.6136; Fax: 888.231.5028; email: svinfo@svclub.com; website: www.sterlingvineyards.com. Open daily 10:30-4:30. $$ SV+OS/Diamond Mountain, RE |
| Summers Estate Wines | 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.5508; email: info@summerswinery.com; website: www. summerswinery.com. Open daily 10:30-4:30. ES |
| Twomey Cellars | 1183 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 800.505.4850; Fax: 707.944.2700; email: info@twomeycellars.com. website: www.twomeycellars.com. Open M-Sa 9-4. |
| Vincent Arroyo Winery | 2361 Greenwood Avenue, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6995; Fax: 707.942.0895; website: www.vincentarroyo.com. O.pen daily 10-4:30. ES, OS+RE/Napa Valley |
| Work Vineyard | 707.942.0251; email: karen@workvineyard.com; website: www.workvineyard.com. |
| Zahtila Vineyards | 2250 Lake County Highway, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.9251; Fax: 707.942.9241; email: sales@zahtilavineyards.com; website: www.zahtilavineyards.com. |
Moving south and west from Calistoga is the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Its elevation is between 400 and 1,800 feet, well above the fog line. It encompasses the steep, rocky hillsides and canyons of the Mayacamas Mountain Range which forms the western border of Napa Valley. The Diamond Mountain District has a unique microclimate with nights and mornings warmer than the fog cooled valley below. As afternoon approaches, inversions carry ocean cooled air up to moderate the temperatures. This extends the growing season for the grapes. The soils are mostly volcanic ash and red loam clay. These are the influences on Diamond Mountain District's Cabernet Sauvignon that create its distinctively intense cherry, berry and chocolate accented wines. These wines also have soft tannins and possess great aging potential.
| Andrew Geoffrey Vineyards | 836 Chiles Avenue, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.968.9770, Fax: 707.968.9771; email: peter@andrewgeoffrey.com, website: www.andrewgeoffrey.com. ES |
| Constant Wine | 2121 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.0707, Fax: 707.942.0249; email: info@constantwine.com, website: www.constantwine.com. ES |
| Diamond Creek Vineyards | 1500 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6926, Fax: 707.942.6936; email: info@diamondcreekvineyards.com, website: www.diamondcreekvineyards.com. ES |
| Diamond Terrace | 1391 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.1189, Fax: 707.942.1372; email: maureen@diamondterrace.com, website: www.diamondterrace.com. Tastings and tours by appointment only. SV |
| Dyer Vineyard | 1501 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.5502; email: info@dyerwine.com, website: www.dyerwine.com. ES |
| Graeser Winery | 255 Petrified Forest Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone & Fax: 707.942.4437; email: richard@graeserwinery.com, website: www.graeserwinery.com. ES |
| Lokoya | 7600 Saint Helena Highway, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.2807, 800.600.6899, Fax: 707.944.2824; email: lokoya.info@lokoya.com, website: www.lokoya.com. SV |
| Reverie on Diamond Mountain | 1520 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6800, 800.738.3743, Fax: 707.942.6803; email: info@reveriewines.com, website: www.reveriewines.com. OS |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.2414, 800.877.3623, Fax: 707.942.5943; email: info1@schramsberg.com, website: www.schramsberg.com. Tours and Tastings daily by appointment, 10, 11:30, 1:00, 2:30- $25 per person. sparkling wines |
| Stonegate Winery | 1700 Soscol Avenue, Suite 25, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.603.2203, Fax: 707.603.2209; email: info@stonegatewinery.com, website: www.stonegatewinery.com. OS |
| Von Strasser Winery | 1510 Diamond Mountain Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.0930, Fax: 707.942.0454; email: winemaker@vonstrasser.com, website: www.vonstrasser.com. Open by appointment only. ES, SV, RE, OS/Napa Valley |
Howell Mountain's elevation is between 600 feet and 2,200 feet placing it high above the fog. The Mountain's climate is unique because of the cooler daytime temperatures at this high elevation than those in the valley. As night approaches, the heavier, cooler mountain air sinks to the valley and the lighter, warmer valley air rises up to the higher elevations. This lifted, warmer air bathes the grapevines in throughout the night and creates a perfectly moderate climate, ideal for the slow ripening of grapes.
Tectonic activity created Howell Mountain. The soils include iron rich clay, tuff, compressed volcanic ash, and volcanic rock. This soil is low in nutrients, which is the reason for Howell Mountain's bold and intense Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot and Zinfandel are other grapes primarily grown in the region. This is one of the first approved Napa Appellations and dates back to 1983.
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon has delightful and complex aromas and flavors of red and/or black cherry, black pepper, nutmeg, herbs, blackberry, raspberry, flowers, cassis and dark chocolate.
| Arns Winery and Vineyards | PO Box 652, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3429; Fax: 707.963.5780; email: arnswine@napanet.net; website: www.arnswinery.com. |
| Bravante Vineyards | 717 Lido Park Drive, Suite B, Newport Beach, CA 92663; Phone: 707.972.1114; Fax: 707.968.9508; website: www. bravantewine.com. ES |
| Cornerstone Cellars | P.O. Box 10767, Napa CA 94581; Phone: 707.363.6828; email: jannovo@rap.midco.net. website: www.cornerstonecellars.com. SV+OS |
| D.R. Stephens Estate | 1860 Howell Mountain Road, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone:707.963.2908, Fax: 415.391.9823; email: info@drstephens.com, website: www.drstephenswines.com. SV, ES |
| Dunn Vineyards | 805 White Cottage Road (PO Box 886), Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.3642, Fax: 707.965.3805; email: dunnvineyards@sbcglobal.net; website: www.dunnvineyards.com. OS/Howell Mountain & Napa Valley |
| Highlands Winery | P.O. Box 3239, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.603.2096, Fax: 707.603.2098; email: info@highlandswinery.com, website: www.highlandswines.com. SV/Howell Mountain |
| Howell at the Moon Vineyards and Winery | 425 Cold Springs Road, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 415.310.8628; Fax: 415.931.3544; email: marc@howellatthemoon.us; website: www.howellatthemoon.us. ES |
| Howell Mountain Vineyards | 1515 Spring Street, St. Helena CA 94567; Phone: 707.967.9676, fax: 707.963.3920; website: www.howellmountain.com. Tasting Room: A Dozen Vintners, 3000 Hwy 29, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.0666. Open daily 10-5. OS |
| La Jota Vineyard Co. | 1102 Las Posadas Road, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.3020, Fax: 707.965.0324; email: info@lajotavineyardco.com, website: www.lajotavineyardco.com. ES |
| Ladera Vineyards | 150 White Cottage Road South, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.2445; email: winery@laderavineyards.com, website: laderavineyards.com. Tours daily 10, 12, & 2 by appointment only. ES |
| Lail Vineyards | PO Box 249, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.968.9900, 707.963.3329, Fax: 707.968.9911; email: customerservice@lailvineyards.com, website: www.lailvineyards.com. |
| Lamborn Family Vineyards | 1984 Summit Lake Drive, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 925.254.0511, Fax: 952.254.4531; email: mike@lamborn.com, website: www.lamborn.com. Visits by appointment only. ES |
| Lokoya | 7600 Saint Helena Highway, Oakville CA 94562; Phone 707.944.2807, 800.600.6899, Fax 707.944.2824; email: lokoya.info@lokoya.com, website: www.lokoya.com. SV, SV+OS+Diamond Mountain, SV+OS+Mount Veeder |
| Neal Family Vineyards | 716 Liparita Road, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.2800; Fax: 707.965.2888; email: info@nealvineyards.com; website: www. nealvineyards.com. Open by appointment only M-F. ES, SV |
| O'Shaughnessy Estate Winery | PO Box 923, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.2898, Fax: 707-965-3010 ; email: info@oshaughnessywinery.com; website: www.oshaughnessywinery.com. OS, SV+OS/Mount Veeder |
| Outpost Wines | 2075 Summit Lake Drive, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.1718; Fax: 707-965-1761; email: outpost@starbend.net; website: www.outpostwines.com. ES |
| Piedra Hill Vineyard | Phone: 707.965.9726; Fax: 707.965.9728. website: www.piedrahillvineyard.com. ES |
| Retro Cellars | PO Box 886, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.1042; website: www.retrocellars.com. ES |
| Robert Craig Wine Cellars | 625 Imperial Way, Suite #1, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.252.2250 ex 11, Fax: 707.252.9162;Tastings Room 880 Vallejo Street, Napa CA 94559; email: rachel@robertcraigwine.com, website: www.robertcraigwine.com. Open Monday-Saturday by appointment only. SV, OS/Mount Veeder |
| Robert Foley Vineyards | PO Box 847, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.0969; Fax: 707.965.0969; website: www.robertfoleyvineyards.com. Nnot open for tastings. |
| Spence Vineyards | 920 White Cottage Road N, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.3416; Fax: 707-965-3340; email: info@spencevineyards.com; website: www.spencevineyards.com. ES |
| Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery | 2000Summit Lake Drive, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.2488, Fax: 707.965.2281; www.summitlakevineyards.com. Open daily by appointment only. $10 per person. ES |
| White Cottage Ranch | 555 College Avenue, Angwin, CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.0516; Fax: 707.965.0226; email: wineinfo@whitecottageranch.com; website: www.whitecottageranch.com. Open by appointment only. ES |
Spring Mountain District is a rugged mountain region. The vineyards are high above the fog line, between 400 and 2,600 feet. This also means that it benefits from the daily temperature inversions marked by somewhat cooler days and warmer evenings. The evening breezes and fog make their way from San Francisco and San Pablo Bays to lift the warmer air into these higher vineyards where they bathe the grapes in nighttime warmth.
Balanced and delicate tannins are unique to the terroir of Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District. Intense flavors are characteristic of mountain grown grapes because the vines must strive for every bit of moisture and nutrients they can get. The wine in the region tends to be dense with creme de cassis, blackberry, dark chocolate, black plums, ripe cherries and notes of cedar and minerals as the dominant aromas. Blackberry, ripe black cherry, roasted dark chocolate, black plums with hints of spearmint lead the flavors.
| Barnett Vineyards | 4070 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA; Phone: 707.963.7075; Fax: 707.963.3724; email: winecellar@barnettvineyards.com; website: www.barnettvineyards.com. Tours & tastings daily 10-4 by appointment only. ES, |
| Behrens & Hitchcock Winery | 4078 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Fax: 707.963.8206; email: info@behrensandhitchcock.com; website: www.behrensandhitchcock.com. ES |
| Cain Vineyard & Winery | 3800 Langtry Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.1616; Fax: 707.963.7952; email: winery@cainfive.com; website: www.cainfive.com. Tours & Tastings Friday & Saturday mornings by appointment only. |
| Fantesca Estate & Winery | 2920 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.968.9229; Fax: 952.324.8999; email: info@fantesca.com; website: www.fantesca.com. ES |
| Fife Vineyards | 3620 Road B, REdwood Valley CA 95470; Phone: 707.485.0323; Fax: 707.485.0832; website: www.fifevineyards.com. Open daily 10-5 @ The Napa Wine Co, Oakville, CA; 707.944.1710. |
| Frias Family Vineyard | 275 Magellan Avenue, San Francisco CA 94116; Phone: 415.566.2419; Fax: 415.566.2444; email: fern@friasfamilyvineyard.com; website: www.friasfamilyvineyard.com. ES |
| Juslyn Vineyards | 2900 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.265.1804; Fax: 707.257.7675; email: info@juslynvineyards.com; website: www.juslynvineyards.com. ES |
| Lynch Vineyards | 1040 Main Street, Suite 103, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.251.8822; Fax 707.255.7246; email: info@lynchvineyards.com; website: www.lynchvineyards.com. SV |
| Marston Family Vineyard | PO Box 668, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.8490; email: info@marstonfamilyvineyards.com; website: www.marstonfamilyvineyard.com. SV |
| Paloma Vineyard | 4013 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone & Fax: 707.963.7504; email: info@palomavineyard.com; website: www.palomavineyard.com. |
| Peacock Family Vineyard | 1241 Adams Street, #10, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.0770; Fax: 415.928.0512; email: info@peacockfamilyvineyard.com; website: www.peacockfamilyvineyard.com. |
| Philip Togni Vineyard | 3780 Spring Mountain Road (PO Box 81), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3731; Fax: 707.963.9186; website: www.philiptognivineyard.com. |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 4026 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.4949; Fax: 707.963.6039; email: contactus@pridewines.com; website: www.pridewines.com. Tours & tastings by appointment only. ES |
| Ritchie Creek Vineyard | 4024 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.4661; Fax: 707.963.4936; email: RCV@napanet.net; website: www.ritchiecreek.com. Tours & tastings by appointment only. ES |
| Robert Keenan Winery | 3660 Spring Mountain Road (PO Box 142), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.9177; Fax: 707.963.8209; email: rkw@keenanwinery.com; website: www.keenanwinery.com.Tastings by appointment only. ES |
| School House Vineyard | 3549 Langtry Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.4240; email: sales@schoolhousevineyard.com; website: www.schoolhousevineyard.com. ES |
| Schweiger Vineyards | 4015 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.4882; Toll Free: 877.963.4882; Fax: 707.963.7980; email: svwine@schweigervineyards.com; website: www.schweigervineyards.com. Tours & tastings by appointment only. $ for groups. ES |
| Sherwin Family Vineyards | 4060 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.1154; email: info@sherwinfamilyvineyards.com; website: www.sherwinfamilyvineyards.com. Open by appointment only. ES |
| Smith-MadroneVineyard & Winery | 4022 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2283; Fax: 707.963.2291; email:nvhigh@aol.com; website: www.smithmadrone.com. |
| Spring Mountain Vineyard | 2805 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574-1775; Phone: 707.967.4188, Toll Free: 877.769.4637; Fax: 707.963.2753; email: info@springmtn.com; website: www.springmtn.com. Open by appointment only. $$ |
| Terra Valentine | 3787 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.8340; Fax: 707.967.8342; website: www.terravalentine.com. ES |
| Vineyard 7&8 | Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.9425; Fax: 707.963.2250 website: www.vineyard7and8.com |
St Helena is located in the Mayacamas Mountain Range with an eastern exposure that receives mostly morning light. Heat during this sunny portion helps to create St. Helena Cabernet Sauvignon's dense and robust fruity character. Temperatures cool here in the afternoon as the light softens. This slows the ripening of the grapes and extends the growing season. The Cabernet Sauvignon flavor characteristics are strongly influenced by St. Helena's predominantly alluvial soils. There are about 1,000 of the 6,000 acres in St. Helena planted as vineyards.
St. Helena's climate is prime for Cabernet Sauvignon, The wine is elegant with round and supple tannins. Expect St Helena's Cabernet Sauvignon to improve with aging. It has dark fruit flavors and aromas. Look for predominantly blackberry and cherry fruit aromas followed by more subtle black raspberry and currant. Dark fruits also predominate for the flavors with blackberry, plum, cherry and blueberry. Think of these dipped in chocolate and accent them with a little sprinkle of nutmeg or cardamom.
| Anomaly Vineyards | 455 Bella Vista Court, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.8448; Fax: 707.967.8449; email: info@anomalyvineyards.com; website: www.anomalyvineyards.com. |
| Arger-Martucci Vineyards | 1455 Inglewood Avenue, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.4334; Fax: 707.963.4748; website: www.arger-martucci.com. Open daily 10-4. |
| Arns Winery and Vineyards | PO Box 652, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3429; Fax: 707.963.5780; email: arnswine@napanet.net; website: www.arnswinery.com. |
| Ballentine Vineyards | 2820 St Helena Highway N, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7919; Fax: 707.963.6090; email: info@ballentinevineyards.com; website: www.ballentinevineyards.com. Open daily 10-5 |
| Benessere Vineyards | 1010 Big Tree Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5853; Fax: 707.963.9546; email: info@benesserevineyards.com; website: www.benesserevineyards.com. |
| Blockheadia Wines | 7415 St Helena Highway (PO Box 255881, St Helena CA 94599; Phone: 707.480.6197; Toll Free: 800.764.1220; Fax: 707.480.6197; website: www.blockheadia.com. |
| Bressler Vineyards LLC | 1891 Vallejo Street, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.8748; Fax: 707.967.8749; email: stacey@bresslervineyards.com; website: www.bresslervineyards.com. |
| Broman Cellars | 945 Deer Park Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5451; Fax: 707.963.5486; email: lisa@bromancellars.com; website: www.bromancellars.com. |
| Buehler Vineyards | 820 Greenfield Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone 707.963.2155; Fax: 707.963.3747; website: www.buehlervineyards.com. Tours and tastings by appointment only M-F 10-4. |
| Calafia Cellars | 629 Fulton Lane; St Helena CA 94574; Phone & Fax: 707.963.0114; website: www.calafiecellars.com. |
| Casa Nuestra Winery & Vineyards | 3451 Silverado Trail North, St Helena CA 94574-9662; Phone: 707.963.5783; Toll Free: 866.844.WINE; Fax: 866.FAX.4.WINE; email: info@casanuestra.com; website: www.casanuestra.com. Open by appointment M - Sa 10-4:30. |
| Chameleon Cellars | 1330 Sylvaner Avenue, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.256.0144; Fax: 707.963.2696; email: Jeff@chameleoncellars.com; website: www.chameleoncellars.com. No tastings nor tours. Winemakers dinner info - winedinner@chameleoncellars.com. |
| Charles Krug Winery | 2800 Main Street (PO Box 191) St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.2200, tasting room: 700.682.KRUG, 707.967.2229; website: www.charleskrug.com. |
| Charter Oak Winery | 1636 Scott Street, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2298; email: fanucci@charteroakwine.com; website: www.charteroakwine.com. |
| Chase Cellars | PO Box 508, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.1284; Fax: 707.963;8716; email: mail@chasecellars.com; website: www.chasecellars.com. Open by appointment only. |
| Chateau Boswell Winery | 3468 Silverado Trail, St Helena CA 707.963.5472; email: josh@chateauboswellwinery.com; www.chateauboswellwinery.com. Tastings by appointment only. ES |
| Conn Valley Vineyards | 680 Rossi Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.8600; Toll Free: 800.946.3497; Fax: 707.963.7818; email: cvinfo@connvalleyvineyards.com; website: www.connvalleyvineyards.com. |
| Corison Winery | 987 St Helena Highway S (PO Box 427), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.0826; Fax: 707.963.4906; email: maryanne@corison.com; website: www.corison.com. Open daily 10-5 by appointment. $$ |
| David Fulton Winery & Vineyards | 825 Fulton Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.0719; Fax: 707.963.1094; email: fultonmather@earthlink.net; website: www.davidfultonwinery.com. |
| DR Stephens Estate | 1860 Howell Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2908; Fax: 707.963.2901; email: info@drstephenswines.com; website: www.drstephenswines.com. ES, OS/St Helena+Rutherford |
| Drinkward Peschon | 1547 Main Street, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.6156; Fax: 707.9632716; email: wine@drinkwardpeschon.com; website: www.drinkwardpeschon.com. ES |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 1000 Lodi Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7108; toll free: 866.367.9945; Fax: 707.945.1009; email: welcome@duckhorn.com; website: www.duckhorn.com. Open daily 10-4 by appointment only - 888.354.8885. $$ |
| El Molino Winery | PO Box 306, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3632; Fax: 707.963.1647; email: info@elmolinowinery.com; website: www.elmolinowinery.com. Open by appointment only. |
| Flora Springs Winery & Vineyards | 1978 West Zinfandel Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5711; Fax: 707.963.7518; email: info@florasprings.com; website: www.florasprings.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ Private tour & tasting by appointment. |
| Folie a Deux Winery | 7481 St Helena Highway, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.2565; Toll Free: 800.535.6400; Fax: 707.944.0250; email: fadinfo@folieadeux.com; website: www.folieadeux.com. Open daily 10-5. Tours by appointment only. |
| Freemark Abbey Winery | 3022 Saint Helena Highway N (PO Box 410), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 800.963.0554; Fax: 707.963.0554; email: wineinfo@freemarkabbey.com; website: freemarkabbey.com; Tours & tastings by appointment only M-F 10-4 |
| Frazier Winery | 70 Rapp Lane, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.3444. Tasting Room: 707.255.1399; Fax: 707.252.7573; email: sales@frazierwinery.com; website: www.frazierinery.com. Open M-Sa 10-4 by appointment only. |
| Grace Family Vineyards | Fax: 707.963.5271; website: www.gracefamilyvineyards.com. Not open to the public. No tastings or tours. |
| Hall Wines | 401 St Helena Highway S, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.2620; Toll Free: 866.667.4255; Fax: 707.967.2634; email: info@hall wines; website: www.hallwines.com |
| Heitz Cellars | 500 Taplin Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3542; Fax: 707.963.7454; website: www.heitzcellar.com. Tasting room: 436 St Helena Highway S, St Helena CA 94574. Open daily 11-4:30 |
| Hess Collection | 4411 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.1144; email: info@hesscollection.com; website: www.hesscollection.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ Tours by appointment only: 707.255.1144 x213 |
| Hourglass Wine | 1104 Adams Street, Suite #103, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.968.9332; Fax: 707.968.9337; email: marybeth@hourglasswine.com; website: www.hourglasswine.com. |
| James Johnson Vineyards | 1030 Main Street, Suite 216; St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.0656; Fax: 707.967.0653; website: www.bisouwine.com. |
| Joel Gott Wines | 945 Main Street, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3365; email: info@gottwines.com; website: www.gottwines.com. |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 200 Talpin Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2745; Fax: 707.963.4831; website: www.jpvwines.com. Tastings and seminars by appointment only M-F 9-5, S-S 10-4. |
| Kent Rasmussen Winery | 1001 Silverado Trail S, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5667; Fax: 707.963.5664; email: krwine@aol.com; website: www.kentrasmussenwinery.com. |
| Kuleto Estate | 2470 Sage Canyon Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.9750; Fax: 707.963.4859; website.: www.kuletoestate.com. Tours and tastings M-SA by appointment only. $$ |
| Livingston-Moffett Winery | 1895 Cabernet Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2120; Fax: 707.963.9385; email: info@livingstonwines.com; website: www.livingston-wines.com. |
| Long Meadow Ranch | 1775 Whitehall Lane, St Helena CA 94574 (mail to: PO Box 477, Rutherford CA 94573); Phone: 707.963.4555; Fax: 707.963.1956; email: info@longmeadowranch.com; website: www.longmeadowranch.com |
| Louis M Martini Winery | 254 South St Helena Highway, St Helena CA 94575; Phone: 707.968.3361; Toll Free: 700.321.WINE; email: camcox@napanet.net; website: www.louismartini.com. Open daily 10-4:30. Special tastings $$. |
| Markham Vineyards | 2812 St Helena Highway N (PO Box 636), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5292; Fax: 707.963.4616; email: admin@markhamvineyards.com; website: www.markhamvineyards.com. Tours by appointment, call Reyna Blasko, 707.302.2036. Open daily 10-5. $$ |
| Meander Wines | PO Box 146; St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3773; Fax: 707.963.3883; email: meanderme@meanderwines.com; website: www.meanderwines.com. OS/St Helena, Rutherford |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7777; website: www.merryvale.com; Open daily 10-6:30 |
| Midsummer Cellars | 107 Lilac Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.0432; Fax: 707.967.8106; email: info@midsummercellars.com; website: www.midsummercellars.com. Open by appointment only. Phone or email: rollie@midsummercellars.com. SV |
| Newton Vineyard | 2555 Madrona Avenue, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.9000; Toll Free: 888.242.6195; Fax: 707.963.5408; email: winery@newtonvineyard.com; website: www.newtonvineyard.com. Open M-F 9-5. |
| Nichelini Winery | 2950 Sage Canyon Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.0717; Fax: 707.963.3262; email: nichwine@nicheliniwinery.com; website: www.nicheliniwinery.com. Open S&Su 10-6 and holidays otherwise by appointment only. |
| Oliver Caldwell Cellars | 1241 Adams Street, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2037; email: info@caldwellcellars.com; website: www.caldwellcellars.com. OS/Napa Valley |
| Orsi Papale Estate Wines | 1308 Main Street, Suite 117, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.1715; Fax: 707.963.0706; email: winery@orsipapale.com; website: www.orsipapale.com. ES+OS/Sonoma, Dry Creek |
| Parry Cellars | 3424 Silverado Trail N, St Helena CA 94574-9662; Phone: 707.967.8160; Fax: 707.967.8161; email: info@parrycellars.com; website: www.parrycellars.com. |
| Prager Winery & Port Works | 1281 Lewelling Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7678; Toll Free: 800.969.7678; email: ahport@sonic.net; website: www.pragerport.com. |
| Pride Mountain Vineyards | 4026 Spring Mountain Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.4949; Fax: 707.963.6039; email: contactus@pridewines.com; website: www.pridewines.com. Open by appointment only |
| Raymond Vineyard & Cellar | 849 Zinfandel Lane; St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3141; Fax: 707.963.8498; email: hospitality@raymondvineyards.com; website: www.raymondvineyards.com. Open daily 10-4. $$ Tours daily (800.525.2659 x620) @ 11 by appointment only. $$ |
| Redmon Family Vineyards | 1185 Starr Avenue, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.968.9252; Fax: 707.968.9632; email: info@redmonvineyards.com; website: www.redmonvineyards.com. ES |
| Revana Family Vineyards | 2930 Saint Helena Highway N; St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.8814; email: info@revanawine.com; website: www.revanawine.com. Tasting room open by appointment only - todd@revanawine.com or phone above. ES |
| Rockledge Vineyards | St Helena CA 904574; Phone: 707.963.5488; website: www.rockledgevineyards.com. ES |
| Round Hill Vineyards & Cellars | 1680 Silverado Trail, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.968.3200; Fax: 707.963.0834; email: info@rutherfordwine.com; website: www.roundhillwines.com. Tastings by appointment only. Sales daily 10-4:30. |
| Rust Ridge Ranch & Winery | 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.965.9353; Fax: 707.286.5502; email: rustridge@rustridge.com; website: www.rustridge.com. |
| Ruston Family Vineyards | 2798 Spring Street, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5488; website: www.rustonvines.com. |
| St Clement | 2867 St Helena Highway N, St Helena CA; Phone: 800.331.8266, 866.877.5939; email: stclementinfo@stclement.com; website: www.stclement.com; Tours by appointment. Open daily 10-5. $$ |
| Salvestrin Estate Vineyard & Winery | 397 Main Street, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5105; Fax: 707.963.1382; email: sales@salvestrinwinery.com; website: www.salvestrinwinery.com. Tours & tastings by appointment only. |
| School House Vineyard | 3549 Langtry Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.4240; Fax: 707.963.9001; email: sales@schoolhousevineyard.com; website: www.schoolhousevineyard.com. Open by appointment only. |
| Sequum | 345 LaFata Street, Suite D, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.8597; Fax: 707.967.8596; email: info@sequum.com; website: www.sequum.com. |
| Source Napa | PO Box 391, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.968.9111; Fax: 707.968.9181; email: customerservice@sourcenapa.com; website: www.sourcenapa.com. SV, SV+OV+OS/Diamond Mountain |
| Spottswoode Estate | 1902 Madrona Avenue, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.696.0134; Fax: 707.963.2886; email: estate@spottswoode.com; website: www.spottswoode.com; Open M-F 9-4; tours by appointment only T & F 10 am. |
| Titus Vineyards | PO Box 608, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3235; Fax: 707.963.3257; website: www.titusvineyards.com. ES |
| Trespass Vineyard | Cellars: 424 Crystal Springs Road, St Helena CA 94574-9666; Mailing: 2624 Colombard Court, St. Helena CA 94574; Vineyards: 1859 Hillview Place, St Helena CA 94574-1755; Phone: 707.963.0804; email: wine@traspassvineyard.com; Website: www.trespassvineyard.com. Tastings and tours by appointment only. ES |
| V Sattui Winery | 1111 White Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7774; Toll Free (800.799.2337) Fax: 707.963.4324; email: info@vsattui.com. website: www.vsattui.com. Open daily 9-5 winter, 9-6 summer. |
| Varozza Vineyards | 514 Pratt Avenue, St Helena CA 94574; Phone & Fax: 707.963.0331; email: dianna@varozzavineyards.com; website: www.varozzavineyards.com. |
| Venge Vineyards | 424 Crystal Springs Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone & Fax: 707.967.1008; email: info@vengevineyards.com; website: www.vengevineyards.com. Tours and tastings by appointment seven days a week 10-5. |
| Vineyard 29 | PO Box 93, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.9292; email: info@vineyard29.com; website: www.vineyard29.com. Not open to the public. Visits by reservation only 2-4 weeks in advance. $$ |
| Whitehall Lane Winery | 1563 St Helena Highway, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 800.963.9454; Fax: 707.963.7035; email: greatwine@whitehalllane.com; website: www.whitehalllane.com. Open daily 11-5:45 - tastingroom@whitehalllane.com. |
| William Cole Vineyards | phone: 707.963.6100; email: info@williamcolevineyards.com; website: www.williamcolevineyards.com |
| Witt Estate | 1500 South Whitehall Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.8046; Fax: 707.967.0740; email: info@wittestate.com; website: www.wittestate.com. |
Chiles Valley is located in the Vaca Mountain Range which forms the eastern border of Napa Valley. There are about 1,000 of the 6,000 acres planted as vineyards. The elevation is between 800 and 1000 feet. The northwesterly flow of air and eventually the fog from the ocean later in the day follows the valley along its southwest to northwest geographic orientation. This creates a cooler region which is additionally enhanced by the cool air that flows down from the 2200 foot hills surrounding the valley. The soils are primarily alluvial.
Chiles Valley District Cabernet Sauvignon is a dense wine that has rich aromas and flavors of boysenberry and raspberry highlighted by roasted chocolate, black currants and sprinkled with nutmeg and vanilla.
| Brown Estate Vineyards | Phone: 707.963.2435; email: info@brownestate.com; website: www.brownestate.com. Open T-Sat by appointment - email: visit@brownestate.com. $$ for non members. ES |
| D-Cubed Cellars | 3233 Sage Canon Road, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5212, fax 707.963.5213; email: www.dcubedcellars.com Tasting room @ Vintners Collective, 1245 Main Street, Napa CA; 707.255.7150. Open W-M, 11-6, Tuesday by appointment. |
| Green & Red Vineyard | 3208 Chiles Valley Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.964.2346; website: www.greenandred.com. Order wine through the website. Not open to the public. |
| Kuleto Estate Family Vineyards | 2470 Sage Canyon Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.9750, fax: 707.963.4859; website: www.kuletoestate.com. Open by appointment M-Sa 10:30-2:30. $$ ES |
| Moss Creek Winery | 6015 Steele Canyon Road (PO Box 4066) Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.252.1295; email: info@mosscreekwinery.com; website: www.mosscreekwinery.com. |
| Nichelini Vineyard | 2950 Sage Canyon Road (Highway 128), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.0717; Toll Free: 800.WE TASTE; Fax: 707.963.3262; email: nichwine@nicheliniwinery.com; website: www.nicheliniwinery.com. Open S& S 10-6 or by appointment. |
| RustRidge Vineyards & Winery | 2910 Lower Chiles Valley Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.965.9353; Fax: 707.286.5502; email: rustridge@rustridge.com; website: www.rustridge.com. ES |
| Volker Eisele Family Estate | 3080 Lower Chiles Valley Road, St Helena CA 94574; 707.965.9485; email: info@volkereiselevineyard.com; website: www.volkereiselevineyard.com. ES |
Rutherford is 50 miles north of San Francisco. They say that the secret of Rutherford's Cabernet Sauvignon is all in the dust. The soils are composed of alluvium and marine sediment with some volcanic influence, particularly on the east side of the region. There can be as much as a ten degree difference between the northern portion of Rutherford which is warmer and the southern portion that receives more of the cooling air flowing north. Elevation is about 500 feet.
The Rutherford Dust imparts strong cassis, black cherry, blackberry, and plum fruit highlighted by cocoa powder and herb aromas. The flavors are plum, black cherry, red currant and blackberry fruit balanced with spice and leather and hints of mocha. The wine is creamy and powerful with rich tannins hinting at the wine's potential for aging.
| Alpha & Omega Winery | 1155 Mee Lane (PO Box 822), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.9999; Fax: 707.963.9998; website: www.aowinery.com; blog: http:www.aowineryblog.com. Open daily 10-6, tours every hour. |
| Bacio Divino | PO Box 131, Rutherford, CA 94573; Phone/Fax: 707.942.8101; Website: www.baciodivino.com. |
| Beaulieu Vineyard | 1960 St Helena Highway, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 800.264.6918 x5235; email: visitingbv@bvwines.com; website: www.bvwines.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ ES, RE |
| Caymus Vineyards | 8700 Conn Creek Road (PO Box 268), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.4204; Fax: 707.963.5958; website: www.caymus.com. Tasting by appointment only: 707.967.3010. OS/Napa Valley |
| Conn Creek | 8711 Silverado Trail S, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.9100; Toll Free: 800.7937960 x210; email: info@conncreek.com; website: www.conncreek.com. Wine Shop open daily 10-4. $$ SV |
| Elyse Winery | 2100 Hoffman Lane, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.3000; Fax: 707.945.0301; email: info@elysewinery.com; website: www.elysewinery.com. Open by appointment: 707.944.2900. |
| Fleury Estate Winery | 950 Galleron Road, Rutherford CA; Phone: 967.8333. website: www.fleurywinery.com. Open by appointment only. |
| Frank Family Vineyards | 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 800.574.9463; email: info@frankfamilyvineyards.com; website: www.frankfamilyvineyards.com; Open daily 10-5. |
| Frog's Leap | 8815 Conn Creek Road (PO Box 189), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.4704; Toll Free: 800.959.4704; email: ribbit@frogsleap.com; website: www.frogsleap.com. Open M-Sa 10-4. Tours & tastings by appointment. SV |
| Fountainhead Cellars | 2057 Main Street, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.256.3695; Fax: 707.307.0687; email: traci@fountainheadcellars.com.; website: www.fountainheadcellars.com. SV |
| Galleron Wines | PO Box 2, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.265.6552; Fax: 707.265.6559; email: paula.gal@sbcglobal.net; website: www.galleronwine.com. Open daily 10-5. OS/St Helena, SV |
| Grgich Hills | 1829 St Helena Highway (PO Box 450), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.2784; Toll Free: 800.532.3057; Fax: 707.963.8725; email: info@grgich.com; website: www.grgich.com. Open daily 9:30-4:30. $$ ES+OS/Napa Valley |
| Hewitt Vineyard | PO Box 668, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.968.3633; email: hewitt.info@hewittvineyard.com; website: www.hewittvineyard.com. ES |
| Hollywood & Vine Cellars | PO Box 63, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.967.9128; Fax: 707.967.8576; email: wine@hollywoodandvinewine.com; website: www.hollywoodandvineinc.com. |
| Honig Vineyard & Winery | 850 Rutherford Road, Rutherford CA 94573; 800.929.2217 x 318; email: tastings@honigwine.com; website: www.honigwine.com. Open daily 10-4. $$ SV+OS/St Helena, Napa Valley |
| Lail Vineyards | PO Box 249, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 7078.968.9900; Fax: 707.968.9911; email: customerservice@lailvineyards.com; website: www.lail-vineyards.com. OS/Napa Valley |
| Livingston Moffett Winery | 1895 Cabernet Lane, St Helena CA 92574; Phone: 707.965.3694; Toll Free: 800.788.0370; Fax: 707.963.2058; email: info@livingstonwines.com; website: www.livingston-wines.com ES, SV, OS/Yountville |
| Martin Estate | PW Box 390, Rutherford CA 94573; Fax: 707.967.0400; email: inquiry@martinestate.com; website: www.martinestate.com. |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7777; 707.963.2225; website: www.merryvale.com; Open daily 10-6:30. SV |
| Mumm Napa | 8445 Silverado Trail (PO Box 500), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.967.7700; Toll Free: 800.MUM.NAPA; Fax: 707.967.7796; email: mumminfo@mummnapa.com; website www.mummnapa.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ |
| Neal Family Vineyards | 716 Liparita Road, Angwin CA 94508; Phone: 707.965.2800; Fax: 707.965.2888. email: info@nealvineyards.com; website: www.nealvineyards.com. Tours and tastings by appointment only. ES, SV+OS/Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak, Mt Veeder |
| Niebaum Coppola Wine Estates | 1991 St Helena Highway (PO Box 208), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.968.1161; Toll Free: 800.782.4266; Fax: 707.963.9084; website: www.niebaum-coppola.com. Open daily 10-5. ES, RE, RE+OS/Napa Valley |
| Oakville Ranch | 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.9665; Fax: 707.944.9326; email: info@oakvilleranch.com; website: www.oakvilleranch.com. Open by appointment only. ES |
| Oakford/Oakville Vineyards | PO Box 410, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.945.94562; email: wine@oakfordvineyards.com; website: www.oakforvineyards.com. ES |
| Peju Province Winery | 8466 St Helena Highway (PO Box 478), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.3600; Toll Free: 800.446.7358; Fax: 707.963.8680; email: contactus@peju.com; website: www.peju.com. Open daily 10-6. ES |
| Pina Napa Valley | 8060 Silverado Trail (PO Box 76), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.738.9328; email: info@pinanapavalley.com; website: www.pinanapavalley.com. SV+OS/Howell Mountain, Atlas Peak, OV |
| Provenance Vineyards | 1695 St Helena Highway S, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.968.3633; Fax: 707.968.3632. email: provenance.info@provenancevineyards.com; website: www.provenancevineyards.com. Open daily 10-4:30. $$ |
| Quintessa | 1601 Silverado Trail (PO Box 505), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.967.1601; Fax: 707.286.2727; email: tracy@quintessa.com; website: www.quintessa.com. Tours by appointment daily 2:30 and 10:30 am Saturday. Tastings - $$. Meritage |
| Rutherford Grove Winery | 1873 St Helena Highway, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.0544; Fax: 707.963.3150; email: info@rutherfordgrove.com; website: www.rutherfordgrove.com. Open daily 10-4:30. OS/Napa Valley |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 200 Rutherford Hill Road (PO Box 427), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.1871; Fax: 707.963.1878; email: info@rutherfordhill.com; website: www.rutherfordhill.com. Open daily 10-5. Tours daily 11:30, 1:30, 3:30. $$ OS/Napa Valley RE |
| Sawyer Cellars | 8350 St Helena Highway, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.1980; Toll Free: 800.818.2252; Fax: 707.963.3410; website: www.sawyercellars.com. Tours & tastings by appointment 10-5. $$ ES |
| Sequoia Grove | 8338 St Helena Highway, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.2945; Toll Free: 800.851.7841; Fax: 707.963.98411; email: info@sequoiagrove.com; website: www.sequoiagrove.com. Open daily 10:30-5. $$ RE+OS/Napa Valley |
| St Clement Vineyards | 2867 St Helena Highway N, St Helena CA; Phone: 800.331.8266; email: discoverstclement@stclement.com; Open daily, 10-5. $$ SV, OS/Napa Valley, Howell Mountain, SV+OS/Diamond Mountain |
| Slaughterhouse Cellars | 8461 St Helena Highway, Rutherford, CA 94558; Phone: 707.967.0853; email: info@slaughterhousecellars.com; website: www.slaughterhouse.com. |
| Staglin Family Vineyard | PO Box 680, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.944.0477; email: info@staglinfamily.com; website: www.staglinfamily.com. Tours & tastings by appointment only. |
| Sullivan Vineyards | 1090 Galleron Road, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.9646; Toll Free: 877.BIGREDS; Fax: 707.963.0377; website: www.sullivanwine.com; Open by appointment only 10-55. ES RE |
| Tres Sabores | www.tressabores.com; email: jaj@tressabores.com |
| William Harrison Winery | 1443 Silverado Trail, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.8762; Tasting Room: 707.963.8310; Fax: 707.963.8762; website: www.whwines.com: Open: Th-M 11-5. ES |
The Oakville AVA is next in the journey south. This region is smack dab in the center of Napa Valley. It has quite warm daytime summer temperatures but it is far enough south to begin to benefit more directly from nighttime fog and ocean breezes. The elevation is 75 to 500 feet. The Napa River divides the AVA. The soils of the western portion are primarily sedimentary/alluvial from hillside runoff while on the eastern side there are volcanic contributions.
Oakville's Cabernet Sauvignon has very complex character with intense black fruit aromas and flavors of blackberry, raspberry, blueberry, black cherry, plum and cassis. There is a wide range of supporting characteristics with cassis, mocha, caramel, plum and cedar. Concentrate, and you might also pick up hints of violets, chocolate, coffee, almonds and more. The tannins are subtle. The wine has good structure and it is balanced. Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon can be aged for 10-15 years.
| Arietta Wines | PO Box 349, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.963.5919; Fax: 707.963.5919; email: info@ariettawine.com; website: www.ariettawine.com. OS/Howell Mountain |
| Bond Estates | PO Box 426, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.9445; Fax: 707.944.9554; email: info@bondestates.com; website: www.bondestates.com. OS/Rutherford, Spring Mountain |
| Cardinale Estate | 7600 St Helena Highway, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.948.2643; Toll Free: 800.588.0279; Fax: 707.944.2824; email: info@cardinale.com; website: www.cardinale.com. Open daily 10:30-5. ES |
| Cloud View Vineyards | 1677 Sage Canyon Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2260; website: www.cloudviewvineyards.com. |
| Dalla Valle Vineyards | PO Box 329, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.2676; Fax: 707.944.8411; email: info@dallavallevineyards.com; website: www.dallavallevineyards.com. ES |
| Detert Family Vineyards | 1746 Vineyard Ave, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 877.817.0466; Fax: 707.885.1612; email: info@detert.com; website: www.detert.com. ES |
| Diamond Oaks Winery | 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.948.3010; email: info@diamond-oaks.com; website: www.diamond-oaks.com. Open daily 10-5. OS/Sonoma, Alexander Valley |
| Dolce Winery | PO Box 327, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.8868; Fax: 707.944.2312; website: www.dolcewine.com. Not open to the public. Dessert wine. |
| Emilios Terrace | PO Box 88, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.765.8800; Fax: 650.234.7714; email: emilio@etvine.com; website: www.etvine.com. ES, RE |
| Enzo Wines | PO Box 126 Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.337.8346; Fax: 707.933 .9426; email: jeanine@enzowines.com; website: www.enzowines.com. |
| Far Niente Winery | 1350 Acacia Drive (PO Box 327), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.2861; Fax: 707.944.2312; email: info@farniente.com; website: www.farniente.com. Open M-Su 10-4:30. $$ ES |
| Franciscan Oakville Estate | 1178 Galleron Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7111 x73830; Toll Free: 800.539.WINE x73830; Fax: 707.963.7867l email: visitorcenter@franciscan.com; website: www.franciscan.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ ES |
| Garguilo Vineyards | 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 944.944.2770; Fax: 707.944.2780; email: sharon@gargiulovineyards.com; website: www. gargiulovineyards.com. Open by appointment only. ES |
| Groth Vineyards & Winery | 750 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.0290; Fax: 707.944.8932; email: info@grothwines.com; website: www.grothwines.com. Tours & Tastings by appointment 707.754.4254 or email. Tastings: M-Sa 10-4; Tours M-F 111 & 2, SA 11. $$ ES |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 200 Taplin Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2745; Fax: 707.963.4831; email: jpvwines@aol.com; website: www.jpvwines.com; Tastings & seminars by appointment only. Open M-F 9-5, S&S 10-4. ES, OS/Napa Valley |
| Kelham Vineyards | 360 Zinfandel Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2000; Fax: 707963.2262; email: info@kelhamvineyards; website: www.kelhamvineyards.com. Open by appointment only. SV |
| Lokoya | 7600 Saint Helena Highway (Hwy 29), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 800.600.6899 or 707.944.2807; Fax: 707.944.2824; email: lokoya.info@lokoya.com; website: www.lokoya.com. OS/Mount Veeder |
| Miner Family Vineyards | 7850 Silverado Trail (PO Box 367), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 800.366.WINE; email: info@minerwines.com; website: www.minerwines.com. SV, OS/Napa Valley |
| Napa Cellars | 7481 St Helena Highway (PO Box 433), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.2565; Toll Free: 800.535.6400; email: store@napacellars.com; website: www.napacellars.com. Open daily 10-6. OS/Napa Valley |
| Napa Wine Co | 7830-40 St Helena Highway (PO Box 434), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.1710; Toll Free: 800-846.9630; email: tastingroom@napawineco.com; website: www.napawineco.com; Tastings daily from 10-4:30. $$ |
| Nickel & Nickel | 8164 St Helena Highway (PO Box 7), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.967.9600; Fax: 707.967.0918; email: info@nickelandnickel.com; website: www.nickelandnickel.com. Tastings & tours by appointment: M-F 10-3, S&S 10-2. $$ SV, SV+OS/SL,RF/Napa Valley, St Helena, Howell Mountain |
| Oakville Vineyards | 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.9665; Fax: 707.944.9326; email: info@oakvilleranch.com; website: www.oakvilleranch.com. Open by appointment only. |
| Opus One | 7900 St Helena Highway (PO Box 6) Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.9442; Fax: 707.948.2497; Sales: 707.948.2425; email: info@opusonewinery.com; website: www.opusonewinery.com. Open daily 10-4; Tours 10:30 by appointment $$; Tasting Partners Room by appointment 10-4 $$ per taste. SV |
| Paradigm Winery | 1277 Dwyer Road, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.1683; Toll Free: 800.963.1683; Fax: 707.944.9328; email: info@paradigmwinery.com; website: www.paradigmwinery.com. Open by appointment only. ES |
| PlumpJack Winery | 620 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.945.1220; Fax: 707.944.0744; email: winery@plumpjack.com; website: www.plumpjack.com Open M-Su 10-4. $$ ES, ES+RE |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | Highway 29, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 888.766.6328; email: robertmondavi.reservation@robertmondaviwinery.com.; website: www.robertmondaviwinery.com. Open daily 10-5. OS/Napa Valley |
| Rudd Vineyards & Winery | 500 Oakville Crossroad (PO Box 105), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.8577; Fax: 707.944.8173; email: info@ruddwines.com; website: www.ruddwines.com. Open by T-Sa by appointment only. $$ |
| Saddleback Cellars | PO Box 141, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.1305; Fax: 707.944.1325. website: ww.saddlebackcellars.com; Open by appointment only. |
| Showket Vineyards | 7778 Silverado Trail, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 877.746.9538; Fax: 707.944.0131; email: info@showketvineyards.com; website: www.showketvineyards.com. ES |
| Silver Oak Cellars | PO Box 414, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 800.273.8809; Fax: 707.944.2817; email: info@silveroak.com; website: www.silveroak.com. Open M-Sa 9-4. $$ OS/Sonoma, Alexander Valley |
| Stanton Vineyards | PO Box 394; Oakville CA 94562; Phone & Fax: 707.967.0482; email: mail@stantonvineyards.com; website: www.stantonvineyards.com. OS/OV+St Helena |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 8210 St Helena Highway (PO Box 29); Oakville, CA 94562;; Phone: 707.963.5839; Toll Free: 800.887.6285 x18;Fax: 707.963.4407; email: info@turnbullwines.com; website: www.turnbullwines.com. Open daily 10-4:30;.Tours by appointment 48 hrs in advance. $$ |
| Vinum Cellars | 135 Camino Dorado, suite 6, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.254.8313; Fax: 707.254.8314; Toll Free: 888.66VINUM |
Yountville has the distinction of having .possessed the earliest vineyard in Napa Valley, planted by George C. Yount in 1836. Yet, oddly, the region wasn't recognized as an official viticultural area until 1999. Yountville's location in Napa Valley contributes to its world famous wines through its unique climate. Its daily summer temperature variation between day and night can be as much as forty degrees with daytime highs that can top ninety degrees and lows as low as fifty nighttime degrees. This contributes to the bright acidity typical of Yountville's wines. The soils on the east side are volcanic in nature. The west side of the region has a complicated geologic history with periodic coastal incursions and rivier flooding which contributed to layers of very complicated soil profiles which include alluvial and sedimentary soil which comes from the river. The sand, gravel and clay come from the ocean incursion influences.
Yountville's Cabernet Sauvignon has bright blackberry, raspberry and black plum fruit aromas and flavors. There is a backbone of mocha and dark chocolate flavors highlighted by spicy cloves, cinnamon and allspice. The wine is full bodied with a soft, velvety texture.
| Bell Wine Cellars | 6200 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.1673; Fax: 707.944.1674; email: info@bellwine.com; website: www.bellwine.com. Tastings daily 10:30--4 by appointment. OS/Yountville +Rutherford, Rutherford, Napa Valley |
| Blankiet Estate | PO Box 2100, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.963.2001; email: mailinglist@blankiet.com; website: www. blankiet.com. ES |
| Clos Du Val | 5330 Silverado Trail (PO Box 350), Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.261.5225; email: cdv@closduval.com; website: www.closduval.com. OS/Napa Valley |
| Cosentino Winery | 7415 St Helena Highway, Yountville CA 94599; Toll Free: 800.764.1220; Fax: 707.944.1220; website: www.cosentinowinery.com. ES, OS/OV |
| Dillon Vineyards | 6206 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.1588; website: www.dillonvineyards.com. |
| Domaine Chandon | One California Drive; Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.2280; Toll Free: 800.934.3975; Fax: 707.944.1123; website: www.chandon.com. Open for tastings and tours daily 10-6. Sparkling wines. |
| Dominus Estate | 2570 Napanook Road, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.8954; Fax: 707.944.0547; email: info@dominusestate.com; website www.dominusestate.com. Not open to the public. ES |
| Elyse Wine Cellars | 2100 Hoffman Lane, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.2900; email: info@elysewinery.com; email: info@elysewinery.com; website: www.elysewinery.com. Open by appointment only |
| Gemstone Vineyard | PO Box 3688, Yountville CA 94599-3688; Phone: 707.944.0944; Fax: 707.945.0235; email: info@gemstonewine.com; website: www.gemstonewine.com. Blend ES |
| Goosecross Cellars | 1119 State Lane, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.1986; Toll Free: 800.276.9210; email: hospitality@goosecross.com; website: www.goosecross.com. |
| Havens Wine Cellars | 2055 Hoffman Lane; Napa CA 9455558; Phone: 707.261.2000; email: contact@havenswine.com; website: www.havenswine.com. Tasting room open 10-4:30 by appointment. Phone above or email: info@havenswine.com. OS/Yountville+Rutherford, Rutherford, Napa Valley |
| Kapcsandy Family Winery | PO Box 3717, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.948.3106; email: info@kapcsandywines.com; website: www.kapcsandywines.com. Tours by appointment only. $$ SV Blend |
| Keever Vineyards | PO Box 2906, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.0910; email: info@keevervineyards.com; website: www.keevervineyards.com. ES |
| Laird Family Estate | 5055 Solano Avenue, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 877.297.4902 ext 26; Fax: 707.224.7249; email: info@lairdfamily estate.com; website: www.lairdfamilyestate.com. Tastings daily from 10-5, appointments preferred. OS/Diamond Mountain |
| Noah Vineyards | 6204 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.0675; email: info@noahvineyards.com; website: www.noahvineyards.com. SV+OS/Sonoma |
| Nord Estate Wines | PO Box 2676, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.945.94599; email: info@nordestatewines.com; website: www.nordestatewines.com. |
| Perata Vineyards | PO Box 3388, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.2299; email: david@peratavineyards.com; website: www.peratavineyards.com. |
| Rocca Family Vineyards | 1130 Main Street, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.257.8467; email: maryfran@roccawines.com; website: www.roccawines.com. ES |
| Tamber Bey Vineyards | PO Box 3495, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.945.0483; email: wine@tamberbey.com; website: www.tamberbey.com. SV |
| V Wine Cellars | 6525 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.531.7053; email: slewis@vwinecellar.com; website: www.vwinecellars.com OS/Napa Valley |
Stags Leap District is roughly 2 miles square. It is located east of Yountville between 66 and 400 foeet in the Vaca Mountain Range. The mountains are a ridge of extinct volcanoes so the soils are a mix of alluvial sediments and volcanic loam. The climate is warmer than Yountville's with summer temperatures sometimes topping 100 degrees. These searing temperatures are moderated by Pacific cooled wind which infiltrates in the afternoon.
The Stag's Leap District was established as a viticultural area in 1989. The name comes from the tale of a stag's great leap to safety across the red rocks of the Palisades as it was pursued by a group of hunters.
Black cherry, black plum, currant, blackberry fruit are the typical and dominant aromas and flavors of Stag's Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon. Other aromas give hints of cigar wrappers highlighted by cloves and topped off with a whiffs of violets The fruit flavors are accented by a coating of dark chocolate and a sprinkle of clove spice.
| Baldacci Family Vineyards | 6236 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; website: www.baldaccivineyards.com. |
| Chimney Rock Winery | 5350 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 800.257.2641; Fax: 707.257.2036; email: club@chimneyrock.com; website: www.chimneyrock.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| Cliff Lede Vineyards | 1473 Yountville Cross Road, Yountville CA 94599-9471; Phone: 707.944.8642; Toll Free: 800.428.2259; Fax: 707.944.8020; email: info@cliffledevineyards.com; website: www.cliffledevineyards.com. Open daily 10-5. Private tours by appointment. |
| Hartwell Vineyards | 5795 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.4269; Toll Free: 800.266.6516; Fax: 707.255.4289; email: info@hartwellvineyards.com; website: www.hartwellvineyards.com. Tours by appointment only W-Sa 11 & 2. $$ |
| Husic Vineyards | 189 Ridge Drive, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.812.4909; Fax: 415.752.8794; website: www.husicvineyards.com. ES |
| Ilsley Vineyards | PO Box 3704; Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.1621; Fax: 707.944.1623; email: ernie@ilsleyvineyards.com; website: www.ilsleyvineyards.com. |
| Jade Mountain Vineyards | 240 Gateway Road West, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 877.254.4250; email: jademountain.info@jademountain.com; website: www.jademountainvineyard.com. |
| Mayacamas Vineyards | 1155 Lokoya Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.224.4030; email: mayacamas@napanet.net; website: www.mayacamas.com |
| Pine Ridge Winery | Phone: 707.253.7500; Toll Free: 800.486.0503; Fax: 707.253.1493; email: info@pineridgewine.com; website: www.pineridgewinery.com. Tours & tastings: 800.575.9777. Open daily for tastings - 10:30-4:30. $$ Tours by appointment 10, 12, 2 daily $$. |
| Regusci Winery | 5584 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.254.0403; Fax: 707.254.0417; email: info@regusciwinery.com; website: www.regusciwinery.com. |
| Robert Sinskey Vineyards | 6320 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.9090; Toll Free: 800.869.2030; email: rsv@robertsinskey.com; website: www.robertsinskey.com. Tours by appointment M-Th. Tastings, open daily 10-4:30. $$ |
| Shafer Vineyards | 6154 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.2877; email: tastingvisit@shafervineyards; website: www.shafervineyards.com. Open by appointment M-F 10-2. $$ |
| Silverado Vineyards | 6121 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.257.1770; Toll Free: 800.997.1770; Fax: 707.257.1538; email: info@silveradovineyards.com; website: www.silveradovineyards.com. Open daily 10-4:30. $$ See website for special tours & tastings. $$ |
| Stags' Leap Winery | 6150 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 800.640.5327 (LEAP); website: www.stagsleapwinery.com Tastings & tours by appointment. |
| Steltzner Vineyards | 5998 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.252.7272; Fax: 707.252.2079; email: reception@steltzner.com; website: www.steltzner.com. Open daily. |
| Taylor Family Vineyards | 5991 Silverado Trail (PO Box 2576), Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.3593; Toll Free: 800.510.1585; Fax: 707.255.3870; email: wine@taylorfamilyvineyards.com. Open by appointment. |
Mount Veeder is a 2,677 foot volcanic mountain in the Mayacamas Mountains on west side of Napa Valley. The appellation, named after a 19th century Presbyterian pastor who hiked there, is 24 square miles. Only about 1,000 of Mount Veeder AVA's 15,000 acres are planted in wine grapes. The elevation is between 400 and 2,600 feet. The elevation puts the region above the fog line but temperature inversions cause warm evening air to rise making the nights warmer than the days. The soils are thin, well drained volcanic and sedimentary in nature. The steep elevation limits ground water so the vines are highly stressed which contributes to the high quality intense wine produced in the region.
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon has bramblely aromas and flavors. There are intense fruit aromas of blackberry and black cherry. The flavors highlight black plum, blackberry and as is typical of most Napa Valley wines the aromas and flavors have a lovely chocolate backbone with sprinkles of spice and a mineral accent.
| Chateau Potelle Winery | 3875 Mt Veeder Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.9440o; Fax: 707.w55.9444; email: info@chateaupotelle.com; website: www.chateaupotelle.com. Open daily 11-5. |
| Peter Franus | PO Box 10575, Napa CA 94581; Phone: 707.945.0542; Fax: 707.255.4149; email: peter@franuswine.com; website: www.peterfranus.com. |
| Hess Collection | 4411 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.1144; email: info@hesscollection.com; website: www.hesscollection.com. OS/CA, Napa Valley |
| Lagier Meredith Vineyards | 4967 Dry Creek Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone & Fax: 707.253.0653; email: mail@lagiermeredith.com; website: www.lagiermeredith.com. |
| Mount Veeder Winery | www.mtveeder.com; 800.529.WINE x172186 or 173892. RE |
| Napa Redwoods Estate | 4723 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.226.1800; Fax: 707.255.8365; email: redwoods@napanet.com; website: www.naparedwoodsestate.com. |
| Random Ridge | www.randomridge.com; email: info@randomridge.com. |
| Rubissow-Sargent Winery | 2413 Fourth Street, Berkeley CA 94710; Phone: 510.841.9463; email: info@rubissowsargent.com; website: www.rubissowsargent.com. SV |
| Sky Vineyards | website: www.skyvineyards.com; Phone: 707.935.1391; Fax: 510.540.8442; email: info@skyvineyards.com. |
| Vinoce | PO Box 324, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.8717; Fax: 707.944.0145; website: www.vinoce.com. Tasting Room: 1245 Main Street, Napa CA; Phone: 707.255.7150. website: www.vintnerscollective.com. Open W-M 11-6, Tu by appointment only. $$ RE |
| Wing Canyon Vineyard | 3100 Mount VEeder Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.265.8798; Fax: 707.265.8968; email: info@wingcanyonvineyard.com; website: www.wingcanyonvineyard.com. SV |
Atlas Peak AVA hangs as a valley 1,450-1,800 feet above the Napa Valley floor. Its soil is composed of volcanic ash and rock which is typical of Napa's various mountains and peaks which were created by tectonic activity. These elevations, above the fog line, benefit from bright sunny days. Atlas Peak enjoys a western exposure in the Vaca Mountains which brings prolonged sun and warmth to the grapes. This warmth benefits Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and Sangiovese. The soil is volcanic and it is highly radiant which brings additional warmth to the region. 1,500 of its 11,000 acres planted as vineyards.
Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon has layered aromas of blueberry and blackberry anisette fruit with coffee accents, black raspberry and cassis. The flavors are bright blackberry, blueberry and plum accented with nutmeg and clove followed by a layer of raspberry and pomegranate with an herbal finish of bay leaf and thyme.
| Ardente Winery | 2929 Atlas Peak Road, (PO Box 3838), Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.226.7669; Fax: 707.226.2326; email: info@ardentewinery.com, winemaker@ardentewinery.com; website: www.ardentewinery.com. ES |
| Astrale e Terra | 5017 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.1134; Fax: 707.255.5710; email: info@astraleeterra.com; website: www.astraleeterra.com. |
| Atlas Peak Vineyards | 3700 Soda Canyon Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.252.7972; email: info@atlaspeak.com; website: www.atlaspeak.com. ES, OS/Napa Valley ,Spring Mountain, Howell Mountain |
| Bialla Vineyards | 4088 Atlas Peak Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 415.606.6629; Fax: 415.435.6918; email: linda@miallavineyards.com, vito@biallavineyards.com; website: www.biallavineyards.com. |
| Cobblestone Vineyards | 1500 Cotner Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90025; Phone: 310.473.8054; Fax: 310.479.3962; email: info@cobblestonewine.com; website: www.cobblestonewine.com. ES, SV, RE |
| Dominari Wines | 210 Camino Oruga (PO Box 5060), Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.226.1600; Fax: 707.226.7475; email: marieschutz@dominari.com; website: www.dominari.com. ES |
| Elan Vineyards | 4500 Atlas Peak Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.252.3339; Fax: 707.252.4996; email: info@elanvineyards.com, sales@elanvineyards.com; website: www.elanvineyards.com. |
| Hill Family Estate | 6512 Washington Street, (PO Box 2288), Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.9580; Fax: 707.944.9147; email: info@hillfamilyestate.com; website: www.hillfamilyestate.com. Open daily 10-6. $$ ES, OS, Blend |
| Jocelyn Wines | 5055 Solano Avenue, Suite G, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.257.2821; Fax: 707.257.2903; email: info@jocelynwines.com; website: www.jocelynwines.com. SV |
| Pahlmeyer | PO Box 2410, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.2321; Fax: 707.255.6786; email: info@pahlmeyer.com; website: www.pahlmeyer.com. OS, Blend |
| Veraison/Krupp Brothers Estates | 3267 Soda Canyon Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.226.2215; Fax: 707.259.6198. email: cstern@veraison.net; website: www.veraison.net. SV, OS/Stag's Leap |
| William Hill Estate | 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa CA 94558, Phone: 707.265.3024; Fax: 707.224.4484; email: winery@williamhillestate.com; website: www.williamestate.com. Tours @ 10:30 am by appointment only. $$ |
Oak Knoll District's elevation is from sea level to 800 feet. It is located on the eastern side of Napa Valley in the Vaca Mountains. It straddles the Napa River and there the soils are alluvial, stoney gravel with silt and clay loam. The higher elevations are more volcanic in origin. Oak Knoll's southern position makes it's climate heavily influenced by the cool breezes from San Pablo Bay. The District was approved as an AVA in 2004. There are 8,300 acres of which 3,500 are planted in vines. Oak Knoll benefits from its western facing position which provides a long day of sunshine balanced by the cool breezes. The region has a wide range of microclimates in which a large variety of grapes can be successfully grown.
Oak Knoll District's Cabernet Sauvignon has the same aroma and flavor profile. The wine tends to have fruit forward character with dominant blackberry flavors backed up with anise or cassis fruit. The wines have a definite spicy character often described as cedar or clove. The hues of the wines are deep and rich. The flavors are intense, complex and well structured and the wines have a silky texture and a long finish.
| Andretti Winery | 4162 Big Ranch Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.261.1717; Toll Free: 888.460.8463; Fax: 707.259.6776; email: info@andrettiwinery.com; website: www.andrettiwinery.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| Blackbird Vineyards | 5033 Big Ranch Road, Napa CA 94555558; Phone: 707.252.4444; Fax: 707.252.9999; email: info@blackbirdvineyards.com; website: www.blackbirdvineyards.com ES |
| Boyd Family Vineyard | 4042 Big Ranch Road, Napa CA 94585;Phone: 707.254.7353; email: info@boydwine.com; website: www.boydwine.com. ES |
| Hendry Wines | 3104 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.226.8320; email: info@hendrywines.com; website: www.hendrywines.com. |
| Kate's Vineyard | 5211 Big Ranch Road, Napa CA 94585; Phone: 707.255.26555; email: info@katesvineyard.com; website: www.katesvineyard.com ES |
| Laird Family Estate | 5055 Solano Avenue, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 877.297.4902 x26; Fax: 707.224.7249; email: info@lairdfamilyestate.com. website: www.lairdfamilyestate.com; Open daily 10-5. OS/Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley, Rutherford |
| Luna Vineyards | 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 7078.255.2474; email: krivers@lunavineyards.com; website: www.lunavineyards.com. OS/Napa Valley |
| Modus Operandi | 5225 Solano; Napa CA 94558; Phone: 530.219.6199; email: jason@moduswines.com; website: www.moduswines.com. Open by appointment only. |
| Monticello Vineyards/Corley Family Napa Valley | 4242 Big Ranch Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.253.2802 (tasting room x18); Fax: 707.253.1019; email: wine@corleyfamilynapavalley.com. website: www.corleyfamilynapavalley.com. Open daily 10-4:30. $$ |
| O'Brien Estate | PO Box 6020, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.252.VINE (8463) Fax: 707.598.2366; email: bart@obrienwines.com; website: www.obrienestate.com. Tastings by appointment. |
| StoneFly Vineyard | 3780 Hagen Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.252.3294; Fax: 707.252.0107; email: info@stoneflyvineyard.com; website: www.stoneflyvineyard.com. |
| Strata Vineyards | PO Box 97, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.253.8039; Fax: 707.253.7724; email: info@stratavineyards.com; website: www.stratavineyards.com. |
| Trefethen Vineyards | 1160 Oak Knoll Avenue (PO Box 2460), Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.7700; Fax: 707.255.0793; email: winery@trefethen.com; website: www.trefethen.com. Tours by appointment. Tastings, open daily 10-4:30. $$ |
| Van Der Heyden Vineyards | 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.257.0130; toll free: 800.948.WINE; email: taliq@vanderheydenvineyards.com; website: www.vanderheydenvineyards.com. Open daily 10-6, tastings by appointment. OS/Napa Valley |
Los Carneros was designated a viticultural area in 1983. The elevation is between sea level and 1,000 feet. The region is highly influenced by the breezes and fog moving inland from the Pacific Ocean through San Pablo Bay. The prime and world famous grapes grown in Los Carneros are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Thanks to microclimates, Cabernet Sauvignon is fairly well represented though not a prime grape in Los Carneros. The proximity to the bay and ocean incursions have been great influences in the deposition of soil. At times the region has been a shallow salt marsh and other times a deep marsh so there are varied layers of sediments and clay.
Los Carneros Cabernet Sauvignon has a strong dark chocolate covered dark berry character accented with spicy eucalyptus, layered with cherry, plum and anise.
| Acacia Vineyard | 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.226.9991; Toll Free: 877.226.1700; Fax: 707.226.1685; email: Acacia.info@AcaciaVineyard.com; website: www.acaciavineyard.com; Open M-Sa 10-4, Su 12-4. SV+RE, OS/Napa Valley |
| Adastra Wines | 2545 Las Amigas Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone & Fax: 707.255.4818; website: www.adastrawines.com. Tastings by appointment. |
| Ancien Wines | www.ancienwines.com; Phone: 707.255.3908; Fax: 707.255.6104; email: info@ancienwines.com. |
| Artesa Winery | 1345 Henry Road, Napa CA 94559; 707.224.1668; Fax: 707.224.1672; Tasting Room: 707.254.2140; email: info@artesawinery.com; website: www.artesawinery.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ Tours 11 & 2. OS/Napa Valley |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 1075 Buchli Station Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.252.0401; Toll Free 800.654.WINE; Fax: 707.252.9065; email: info@bouchaine.com; website: www.bouchaine.com; open M-Sa 10:30-4, Su 12-4. |
| Buena Vista Carneros | 2700 Ramal Road (PO Box 182), Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.938.1266; Toll Free: 800.678.8504;Tasting room: 18000 Old Winery Road (PO Box 1842), Sonoma CA 95476. website: www.buenavistacarneros.com. Open daily 10-5. ES |
| Casa Carneros | 1159 Bayview Avenue, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.257.8713; Fax: 707.257.2788; email: info@casacarneros.com; website: www.casacarneros.com. |
| Castle Vineyards & Winery | 122 West Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.996.1966; Fax: 707.996.1582; email: vic@castlevineyards.com; website: www.castlevineyards.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| Ceja Vineyards | 1016 Las Amigas Road (PO Box 5957), Napa CA 94581; Phone: 707.255.3954; Fax: 707.253.7998; Toll Free: 877.633.3954; email: wine@cejavineyards.com; website: www.cejavineyards.com Open M-Th 10-4; F-Su 10-4:30 by appointment only. |
| Cline Cellars | 14737 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.940.4030; Fax: 707.940.4034; Toll Free: 800.546.2070; email: bkelso@clinecellars.com; website: www.clinecellars.com. Tours 11, 1 & 3; Tastings daily 10-6. $$ |
| Clos Du Val | 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.261.5225; Toll Free: 800l.993.9463; website: www.closduval.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ ES, RE, OS/Napa Valley |
| Cuvaison Estate Wines | 4550 Silverado Trail N, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6266; Fax: 707.942.5732;; Tasting Room: 1221Duhig Road, Napa ; Phone: 707.255.7321; Fax: 707.255.8195. Open by appointment only. |
| Domaine Carneros | 1240 Duhig Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 800.716.2788; Fax: 707.257.3020; website: www.domaine.com. Open daily 10-6. Tours @ 11, 1 & 3. $$ |
| The Donum Estate | 24520 Ramal Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.939.2290; Fax: 707.257.3020; email: lhandley@thedonumestate.com@thedonumestate.com; website: www.thedonumestate.com. Open by invitation only. |
| Etude Wines | 1250 Cuttings Wharf Road, Napa CA (PO Box 3382, Napa CA 94558); Phone: 707.257.5300; website: www.etudewines.com. Tastings by appointment M-F. Open to the public SA 11-4. |
| Gloria Ferrer Winery | 23555 Highway 122 (PO Box 1427), Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.996.7256; Tasting Room: 707.933.1917; Fax: 707.996.0378; email: info@gloriaferrer.com; website: www.gloriaferrer.com. Open daily 10-5. Champagne/Sparkling Wine |
| Havens Wine Cellars | 2055 Hoffman Lane, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.261.2000; email: info@havenswine.com; website: www.havenswines.com. |
| Homewood Winery | 23120 Burndale Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.996.6353; Fax: 707.996.6935; website: homewoodwinery.com. Open daily 10-4 and by appointment. SV+OS/Napa Valley |
| Larson Family Winery | 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.938.3031; Fax: 707.938.3424; email: becky@larsonfamilywinery.com; website: www.larsonfamilywinery.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| MacRostie Winery & Vineyards | 21481 8th St E (PO Box 340), Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.996.4480; Fax: 996.3726; website: www.macrostiewinery.com. |
| Madonna Estate | 5400 Old Sonoma Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.255.8864; Toll Free: 866.724.2993; Fax: 707.257.2778; email: mail@madonnaestate.com; website: www.madonnaestate.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| Mahoney Vineyards | 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.253.9463; Fax: 707.253.9464; email: wineinfo@mahoneyvineyards.com; website: www.mahoneyvineyards.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| McKenzie-Mueller | 2530 Las Amigas Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.252.0186; website: www.mckenziemueller.com. |
| Nicholson Ranch` | 4200 Napa Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.938.8822; email: info@nicholsonranch.com; website: www.nicholsonranch.com. Open daily 10-6. |
| Parmelee-Hill Wines & Vineyards | 1695 Sperring Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: & Fax: 707.933.8905; email: sehill@vom.com; website: www.parmelee-hillvineyards.com. |
| Patz & Hall Wine | 1606 Main Street, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.265.7700; Toll Free: 877.265.6700; Fax: 707.265.7708; email: info@patzhall.com; website: www.patzhall.com. Open for tastings by appointment. $$ |
| Pine Ridge Winery | 5901 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.253.7500; Toll Free: 800.486.0503; Fax: 707.253.1493; email: info@pineridgewine.com; website: www.pineridgewinery.com; Open daily 10:30-4:30. $$ Tours by appointment only. $$ SV+OS/Stags Leap District, Howell Mountain, Rutherford |
| Ravenswood | 18701 Gehricke Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.933.2332; Toll Free: 888.669.4679; email: cathleen.francisco@ravenswood-wine.com; website: www.ravenswood-wine.com. Open daily 10:30. $$ OS/Sonoma |
| Robert Stemmler Winery | 24520 Ramal Road (PO Box 154), Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.939.2293; Toll Free; 800.679.7355; Fax: 707.939.0651; email: tastingroom@robertstemmlerwinery.com; website: www.robertstemmlerwinery.com. |
| Robledo Family Winery | 21901 Bonness Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.939.6903; Fax: 707.939.6978; email: rob-vanessa@vom.com; website: www.robledofamilywinery.com. Open M-Sa 10-5, Su 11-4. |
| Roche Carneros Estate Winery | 28700 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.935.7115; Toll Free: 800.835.9475; Fax: 707.935.7846; email: info@rochewinery.com; website: www.rochewinery.com. Open daily 10-6 summer, 10-5 winter |
| Saintsbury Vineyard | 1500 Los Carneros Avenue, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.252.0592; Fax: 707.252.0595; email: info@saintsbury.com; website: www.saintsbury.com. |
| Shug Carneros Estate Winery | 602 Bonneau Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.939.9363; Toll Free: 800.966.9365; email: info@schugwinery.com; website: www.schugwinery.com. RE OS/Napa Valley |
| Talisman Cellars | 1075 Buchli Station Road, Napa CA 94559 (PO Box 5632, Napa CA 94561); Phone0 07.258.5722; Fax: 707.996.9476; email: info@talismanwine.com; website: www.talismanwine.com. |
| Tin Barn Vineyards | 21692 Eighth Street East, Suite 340, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.938.5430; Fax: 707.938.5431; email: wine@tinbarnvineyards.com; website: www.tinbarnvineyards.com. |
| Tricycle Wine Company | Phone: 707.255.4929; Fax: 707.202.0686; email: mail@tricyclewineco.com; website: www.kazmerblaise.com. |
| Truchard Vineyards | 3234 Old Sonoma Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.253.7153; website: www.truchardvineyards.com. |
| Viansa Winery | 25200 Arnold Drive, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.935.4700; Toll Free: 800.995.4740; email: tuscan@viansa.com; website: www.viansa.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| ZD Wines | 8383 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 800.487.7757; Fax: 707.963.2640; email: info@zdwines.com; website: www.zdwines.com. Open daily 10-4:30. OS/Napa Valley |
Wild Horse Valley, is the smallest Napa AVA at just under 4,000 acres of which only 100 are planted with vines. The elevation is between 400 and 1,500 feet. The valley is located in the very south eastern portion of the Napa Valley AVA and spans a portion of Solano County. Wild Horse Valley experiences the cooler climate associated with the breezes flowing from the ocean through the bays. Cool morning and evening breezes and the elevation of 400 to 1,500 feet ensure that the climate for Wild Horse Valley is cool enough for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. While this has been an AVA since 1988, there is only one winery: Heron Lake Winery. There is no website available for this winery.
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