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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.
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How Great Chardonnay 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.
Traditionally, the grape is a cooler climate grape but it has shown itself adaptable to warmer climates. For this reason, it is successfully grown in all regions of Napa Valley. This is true because of the grape's versatility but also because of spots favorable microclimates in regions and vineyards. By far, however, Oak Knoll and Los Carneros are the greatest Chardonnay growing regions in Napa Valley and they have reputations for world famous Chardonnay and sparkling wines. Chardonnay (along with Pinot Noir) is a primary grape for creating Champagne/Sparkling wine. Chardonnay .
Chardonnay and Food Pairings
Various fermentation methods used in making Chardonnay into wine and each has a distinct impact on the wine's character and how it is potentially served. The fermentation methods are important for the discussion of food pairings.
Stainless Steel
The first method is the stainless steel fermentation. This method highlights the acidic, fruity aspects of the grape and often imparts a mineral edge to the wine. Wines produced from this method pair well as an apertif with cheeses, cold cuts, olives or sushi. Light meals of eggs, salads, chicken or vegetable broth type soups and sandwhiches pair well with Chardonnay. Pastas with butter, olive oil and light Italian or savory herbs: bay leaf, oregano, rosemary, saffron, sage, tarragon and thyme will pair well with Chardonnay. It can even go well with baking spices such as allspice, cardamom, cinnamon and ginger.
Oak barrel aging mellows the fruity and mineral aspects of Chardonnay and gives it a vanilla flavor. This type of fermentation method creates a wine that can favorably span the lighter foods or the many mildly spicy ethnic foods. Heavier beef, pork, veal, lamb main dish foods and stews other good choices to pair with wines aged in oak barrels.
Malolactic fermentation is the third version, which involves the addition of lactic acid to the wine. This creates the soft, buttery, nutty characteristics which are wonderful with your favorite cream based pasta and many main dishes.
Sometimes vintners will create a blend of barrel aged and stainless steel aged wines which to balance the fruit and butter aspects and creates intriguing complexity.
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 Chardonnay 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 softened 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
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.
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.
| ES=Estate | SV=Single Vineyard | OS=Out Sourced | SV+OS=Single Vineyard+Out Sourced | OV=Old Vine | RE=Reserve |
The lists below show only those wineries that produce or offer Chardonnay. Click on the Cabernet Sauvignon logo above to go to the Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon page to see the complete list of wineries in the region.
***A functioning website and production of Chardonnay are 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. Calistoga's climate is overall somewhat warm with cooler microclimate pockets that allow for some versatility in the types of grapes grown in the region.
Chardonnay is not a widely grown grape in Calistoga. The wines that are produced here have nectarine, white peach, tropical fruit, pear and honey with allspice accented aromas. The flavors mirror the nectarine and white peach character with acacia blossoms, orange peel and creme brulee and almonds.
| 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. SV/OS/Los Carneros, Russian River |
| 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. SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| Chateau Montelena Winery | 1429 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.5105; website: www.montelena com. Open daily 9:30-4. $$ 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. $$ SV |
| Dutch Henry Winery | 4310 Silverado Trail, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.5771; Toll Free: 888.224.5879; Fax: 707.942.5512; email: info@dutchhenry.com; website: www.dutchhenry.com. Open daily 10-4:30. SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| Peter Michael Winery | 12400 Ida Clayton Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 800.354.4459; www.petermichaelwinery.com. SV+OS/Sonoma Valley |
| Schramsberg Vineyards | 1400 Schramsberg Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 800.877.3623; email: jagostine@schramsberg.com; website: www.schramsberg.com. Tours & tastings by appointment only. $$ |
| 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. $$ RE+OS/Los Carneros, Yountville, Rutherford |
| Summers Estate Wines | 1171 Tubbs Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.5508; email: info@summerswinery.com; website: www. sumwine.com. Open daily 10:30-4:30. OS/Sonoma - Alexander Valley, Chalk Hill |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
Moving south and west from Calistoga is the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Its elevation is between 400 and 1,800 feet whicn is well above the fog line. I 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.
For the most part, the climate is too warm for the Chardonnay grape. There is only one winery in the Diamond Mountain District that produces Chardonnay from the region. The aromas and flavors include tropical fruits of pineapple and banana with hazelnut and toffee accents.
| 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/Napa Valley |
| 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. SV |
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 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, 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.
Chardonnay is not a common grape in the Howell Mountain AVA. Aromas and flavors have tropical fruit, orange blossoms, pear, honeydew fruit with a nutty oat accented character.
| 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. OS/Los Carneros |
| 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/Napa Valley |
| 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/Sonoma |
| 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 |
The 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. 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.
Very little Chardonnay is grown in the Spring Mountain District. The aromas and flavors are generally fruity with pear, kiwi and apricots highlighted by citrus blossoms..
| 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. SV+OS/Sonoma |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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+OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. OS/OV |
| School House Vineyard | 3549 Langtry Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.4240; email: sales@schoolhousevineyard.com; website: www.schoolhousevineyard.com. 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. |
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 wines with 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 soils are rich alluvial and sedimentary. There are about 1,000 of the 6,000 acres in St. Helena planted as vineyards.
St. Helena AVA, is a relatively warm region and for that reason not much Chardonnay is grown. The Chardonnay grapes that are grown in St. Helena produce wine that is golden colored with aromas that are highlighted by orange blossoms and honey. The wine is richly textured and features pineapple, peach, orange blossom, honey and vanilla flavors.
| 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. OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. OS/Russian River |
| 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. OS/Los Carneros |
| Chateau Boswell Winery | 3468 Silverado Trail, St Helena CA 707.963.5472; email: josh@chateauboswellwinery.com; www.chateauboswellwinery.com. Tastings by appointment only. OS/Sonoma Valley |
| 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. OS+SV/Los Carneros |
| 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/Los Carneros |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. OS+SV/Los Carneros |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| Hess Collection | 4411 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.1144; email: info@hesscollection.com; website: www.hesscollection.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ Tours by appointment only: 707.255.1144 x213 OS/Napa Valley |
| Joel Gott Wines | 945 Main Street, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3365; email: info@gottwines.com; website: www.gottwines.com. OS/Napa Valley |
| Joseph Phelps Vineyards | 200 Talpin Road, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2745; Fax: 707.963.4831; website: www.jpvwines.com. Tastings and seminars by appointment only M-F 9-5, S-S 10-4. ES+OS/Sonoma Coast, OS/Los Carneros, Rutherford |
| Kent Rasmussen Winery | 1001 Silverado Trail S, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5667; Fax: 707.963.5664; email: krwine@aol.com; website: www.kentrasmussenwinery.com. OS/Rutherford |
| Markham Vineyards | 2812 St Helena Highway N (PO Box 636), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5292; Fax: 707.963.4616; email: admin@markhamvineyards.com; website: www.markhamvineyards.com. Tours by appointment, call Reyna Blasko, 707.302.2036. Open daily 10-5. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7777; website: www.merryvale.com; Open daily 10-6:30 RE, SV+OS/Los Carneros, Rutherford, Napa Valley, |
| 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. ES+OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. $$ Tours daily (800.525.2659 x620) @ 11 by appointment only. $$. RE+OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. ES |
| 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. $$ SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| V Sattui Winery | 1111 White Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7774; Toll Free (800.799.2337) Fax: 707.963.4324; email: info@vsattui.com. website: www.vsattui.com. Open daily 9-5 winter, 9-6 summer. OS/Los Carneros, Napa Valley |
| Whitehall Lane Winery | 1563 St Helena Highway, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 800.963.9454; Fax: 707.963.7035; email: greatwine@whitehalllane.com; website: www.whitehalllane.com. Open daily 11-5:45 - tastingroom@whitehalllane.com. OS/Los Carneros |
Chiles Valley is located in the Vaca Mountain Range which forms the eastern border of Napa Valley. There are about 1,000 of the 6,000 acres planted as vineyards. The elevation is between 800 and 1000 feet. The northwesterly flow of air and eventually the fog from the ocean later in the day follows the valley along its southwest to northwest geographic orientation. This creates a cooler region which is additionally enhanced by the cool air that flows down from the 2200 foot hills surrounding the valley. The soils are primarily alluvial.
Cool climate conditions in Chiles Valley District creates good conditions for Chardonnay. Chiles Valley District's Chardonnay has aromas and flavors of tropical fruit: guava, and pineapple, plus orange blossoms, grapefruit and honeysuckle.
| Brown Estate Vineyards | Phone: 707.963.2435; email: info@brownestate.com; website: www.brownestate.com. Open T-Sat by appointment - email: visit@brownestate.com. $$ for non members. ES |
| 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 |
Rutherford is 50 miles north of San Francisco. They say that the secret of Rutherford's wine 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. The climate is warm although there can be as much as a ten degree difference between the northern portion of Rutherford which is warmer and the southern portion. Elevation is about 500 feet.
Rutherford District is another Napa Valley region where the conditions are not highly favorable for Chardonnay. However, certain microclimate spots provide enough coolness to accommodate the versatile Chardonnay grape. The wines produced from those are complex with nicely spiced citrus, Asian pear, golden delicious apple and fresh fig aromas. The texture is creamy with the citrus and pear carrying over to the flavors which are highlighted by a zesty green apple finish.
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. $$ RE+OS/Los Carneros |
| Elyse Winery | 2100 Hoffman Lane, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.3000; Fax: 707.945.0301; email: info@elysewinery.com; website: www.elysewinery.com. Open by appointment: 707.944.2900. OS/Wild Horse Valley |
| Frank Family Vineyards | 1091 Larkmead Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 800.574.9463; email: info@frankfamilyvineyards.com; website: www.frankfamilyvineyards.com; Open daily 10-5. OS/Napa Valley |
| Frog's Leap | 8815 Conn Creek Road (PO Box 189), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.4704; Toll Free: 800.959.4704; email: ribbit@frogsleap.com; website: www.frogsleap.com. Open M-Sa 10-4. Tours & tastings by appointment. OS/Los Carneros |
| Hollywood & Vine Cellars | PO Box 63, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.967.9128; Fax: 707.967.8576; email: wine@hollywoodandvinewine.com; website: www.hollywoodandvineinc.com. |
| Livingston Moffett Winery | 1895 Cabernet Lane, St Helena CA 92574; Phone: 707.965.3694; Toll Free: 800.788.0370; Fax: 707.963.2058; email: info@livingstonwines.com; website: www.livingstonwines.com SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7777; 707.963.2225; website: www.merryvale.com; Open daily 10-6:30. OS/Los Carneros, Russian River |
| Mumm Napa | 8445 Silverado Trail (PO Box 500), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.967.7700; Toll Free: 800.MUM.NAPA; Fax: 707.967.7796; email: mumminfo@mummnapa.com; website www.mummnapa.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. RE+OS/NV Los Carneros, Yountville, California |
| 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 |
| 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. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| Sequoia Grove | 8338 St Helena Highway, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.2945; Toll Free: 800.851.7841; Fax: 707.963.98411; email: info@sequoiagrove.com; website: www.sequoiagrove.com. Open daily 10:30-5. $$ OS/Los Carneros |
| St Clement Vineyards | 2867 St Helena Highway N, St Helena CA; Phone: 800.331.8266; email: discoverstclement@stclement.com; Open daily, 10-5. $$ OS/Los Carneros |
| Staglin Family Vineyard | PO Box 680, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.944.0477; email: info@staglinfamily.com; website: www.staglinfamily.com. Tours & tastings by appointment only. ES |
| Sullivan Vineyards | 1090 Galleron Road, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.9646; Toll Free: 877.BIGREDS; Fax: 707.963.0377; website: www.sullivanwine.com; Open by appointment only 10-55. SV+RE+OS/Los Carneros |
| Tres Sabores | www.tressabores.com; email: jaj@tressabores.com |
| William Harrison Winery | 1443 Silverado Trail, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.8762; Tasting Room: 707.963.8310; Fax: 707.963.8762; website: www.whwines.com: Open: Th-M 11-5. OS/Los Carneros |
The Oakville AVA is next in the journey south. This region is smack dab in the center of Napa Valley. It has quite warm daytime summer temperatures but it is far enough south to begin to benefit more directly from nighttime fog and ocean breezes. The elevation is from 75 to 500 feet. The Napa River divides this AVA. The soils of the western portion are primarily sedimentary and alluvial from hillside runoff, while on the eastern side there are volcanic contributions.
The generally warm Oakville does have moderating nighttime breezes from the bays which helps to create microclimates appropriate for Chardonnay. The aromas and flavors are the same with ripe melon, fig, spice and almonds as the primary characteristics with hints of pears and minerals in the finish.
| Diamond Oaks Winery | 1595 Oakville Grade, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.948.3010; email: info@diamond-oaks.com; website: www.diamond-oaks.com. Open daily 10-5. RE, OS/Los Carneros, Chalk Hill |
| Far Niente Winery | 1350 Acacia Drive (PO Box 327), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.2861; Fax: 707.944.2312; email: info@farniente.com; website: www.farniente.com. Open M-Su 10-4:30. $$ 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. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| Groth Vineyards & Winery | 750 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.0290; Fax: 707.944.8932; email: info@grothwines.com; website: www.grothwines.com. Tours & Tastings by appointment 707.754.4254 or email. Tastings: M-Sa 10-4; Tours M-F 111 & 2, SA 11. $$ +OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. OS/Los Carneros, Sonoma, Russian River |
| Miner Family Vineyards | 7850 Silverado Trail (PO Box 367), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 800.366.WINE; email: info@minerwines.com; website: www.minerwines.com. 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 |
| 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. $$ SV+OS/Russian River, Los Carneros, Napa Valley |
| Oakville Ranch | 7781 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.9665; Fax: 707.944.9326; email: info@oakvilleranch.com; website: www.oakvilleranch.com. Open by appointment only. ES |
| PlumpJack Winery | 620 Oakville Cross Road, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.945.1220; Fax: 707.944.0744; email: winery@plumpjack.com; website: www.plumpjack.com Open M-Su 10-4. $$ RE+OS/St Helena |
| 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. RE, OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. $$ OS/Russian River |
| Saddleback Cellars | PO Box 141, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.1305; Fax: 707.944.1325. website: ww.saddlebackcellars.com; Open by appointment only. OS/Napa Valley |
YYountville 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.
Like many of Napa's regions, Yountville has quite warm daytime temperatures but those moderating evening temperatures create pockets of areas where Chardonnay grows successfully. The wine has balanced acidity and is full bodied and golden colored. It has very fruity aromas and flavors with tropical fruits, green apples, lime blossoms and honeysuckle aromas with accents of baking spices and sweet vanilla.
| 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/Napa Valley |
| 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/Los Carneros |
| 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. ES |
| 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. OS/Los Carneros, Yountville |
| 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. OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. SV+OS/Napa Valley |
| Nord Estate Wines | PO Box 2676, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.945.94599; email: info@nordestatewines.com; website: www.nordestatewines.com. OS/Yountville |
| 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 feet 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.
Stag's Leap District is famous for its Cabernet Sauvignon however, the Chardonnay produced in the District is rich, golden colored with fruity green apple, lemon zest, mango and white peach aromas and flavors with a distinct flinty/mineral accent.
| 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. OS/Howell Mountain |
| Husic Vineyards | 189 Ridge Drive, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.812.4909; Fax: 415.752.8794; website: www.husicvineyards.com. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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 $$. ES+OS/Los Carneros |
| Shafer Vineyards | 6154 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.944.2877; email: tastingvisit@shafervineyards; website: www.shafervineyards.com. Open by appointment M-F 10-2. $$ SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. $$ See website for special tours & tastings. $$ SV, OS/Napa Valley |
| Stags' Leap Winery | 6150 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 800.640.5327 (LEAP); website: www.stagsleapwinery.com Tastings & tours by appointment. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. ES+OS/Oak Knoll |
| 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. SV |
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.
Very little Chardonnay is produced in the Mount Veeder AVA. Aromas and flavors are honeysuckle, spicy pear, marmalade and toast with a creamy butterscotch backbone.
| 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. |
| Hess Collection | 4411 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.1144; email: info@hesscollection.com; website: www.hesscollection.com. OS/Monterey |
| Random Ridge | www.randomridge.com; email: info@randomridge.com. |
| 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. ES, OS/Los Carneros |
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 does not have any wineries that use Chardonnay grapes exclusively from the region. The wines produced in the AVA use grapes that are from regions around central and northern California.
| 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+OS/Central Coast |
| 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. $$ SV |
| Jocelyn Wines | 5055 Solano Avenue, Suite G, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.257.2821; Fax: 707.257.2903; email: info@jocelynwines.com; website: www.jocelynwines.com. SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| Pahlmeyer | PO Box 2410, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.2321; Fax: 707.255.6786; email: info@pahlmeyer.com; website: www.pahlmeyer.com. SV+OS/Sonoma Coast |
| William Hill Estate | 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa CA 94558, Phone: 707.265.3024; Fax: 707.224.4484; email: winery@williamhillestate.com; website: www.williamhillestate.com. Tours @ 10:30 am by appointment only. $$ OS/AP+Los Carneros |
Oak Knoll District"s elevation is between 0 and 800 feet. This region is located on the eastern side of Napa Valley in the Vaca Mountains. It straddles the Napa River and there the soils are Dry Creek alluvial and 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. This one of the newer of Napa Valley's AVAs since it was approved in 2002. There are 8,300 acres of which 3,500 are planted ro vine. Oak Knoll benefits from its western facing position which provides a long day of sunshine balanced by the cool breezes. This creates a wide range of microclimates so that this a region where a large variety of grapes can be successfully grown.
Chardonnay finds extremely favorable conditions in the Oak Knoll District. The wine is bright with clove and nutmeg spiced pears, peaches, tropical fruit aromas and flavors. It is accented with toasted almonds and lemon drop candies.
| 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. ES |
| Hendry Wines | 3104 Redwood Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.226.8320; email: info@hendrywines.com; website: www.hendrywines.com. SV |
| Kate's Vineyard | 5211 Big Ranch Road, Napa CA 94585; Phone: 707.255.26555; email: info@katesvineyard.com; website: www.katesvineyard.com. ES+OV |
| 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/Los Carneros |
| Luna Vineyards | 2921 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 7078.255.2474; email: krivers@lunavineyards.com; website: www.lunavineyards.com. Open daily 10-5. Special tours and tastings by appointment. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. $$ ES |
| O'Brien Estate | PO Box 6020, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.252.VINE (8463) Fax: 707.598.2366; email: bart@obrienwines.com; website: www.obrienestate.com. Tastings by appointment. |
| Trefethen Vineyards | 1160 Oak Knoll Avenue (PO Box 2460), Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.7700; Fax: 707.255.0793; email: winery@trefethen.com; website: www.trefethen.com. Tours by appointment. Tastings, open daily 10-4:30. $$ ES |
| 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. ES |
Los Carneros was designated a viticultural area in 1983. The elevation is from sea level to 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 a variety of sediments and clay.
The borders between Los Carneros AVA, Napa Valley and Los Carneros AVA, Sonoma County seem to shift somewhat so some Sonoma wineries are included in the following list. Los Carneros Chardonnay is complex with fruit aromas and flavors of pear, apple, pineapple and mango plus creme brulee, lemon custard highlights, spices of ginger, clove, and roasted nut.
| 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, SV+OS/Sonoma |
| Adastra Wines | 2545 Las Amigas Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone & Fax: 707.255.4818; website: www.adastrawines.com. Tastings by appointment. |
| Ancien Wines | PO Box 10667, Napa CA 94581; Phone: 707.255.3908; Fax: 707.255.6104; email: info@ancienwines.com; www.ancienwines.com. SV |
| 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. $$ Tours 11 & 2. |
| Bouchaine Vineyards | 1075 Buchli Station Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.252.0401; Toll Free 800.654.WINE; Fax: 707.252.9065; email: info@bouchaine.com; website: www.bouchaine.com; open M-Sa 10:30-4, Su 12-4. |
| Buena Vista Carneros | 2700 Ramal Road (PO Box 182), Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.938.1266; Toll Free: 800.678.8504;Tasting room: 18000 Old Winery Road (PO Box 1842), Sonoma CA 95476. website: www.buenavistacarneros.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| Castle Vineyards & Winery | 122 West Spain Street, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.996.1966; Fax: 707.996.1582; email: vic@castlevineyards.com; website: www.castlevineyards.com. Open daily 10-5. ES |
| Ceja Vineyards | 1016 Las Amigas Road (PO Box 5957), Napa CA 94581; Phone: 707.255.3954; Fax: 707.253.7998; Toll Free: 877.633.3954; email: wine@cejavineyards.com; website: www.cejavineyards.com Open M-Th 10-4; F-Su 10-4:30 by appointment only. SV+OS/Sonoma |
| Clos Du Val | 5330 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.261.5225; Toll Free: 800l.993.9463; website: www.closduval.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ RE |
| 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. ES |
| 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. $$ sparkling wine, blanc de blancs ES |
| Gloria Ferrer Winery | 23555 Highway 122 (PO Box 1427), Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.996.7256; Tasting Room: 707.933.1917; Fax: 707.996.0378; email: info@gloriaferrer.com; website: www.gloriaferrer.com. Open daily 10-5. Blanc de Blanc & Chardonnay Wine ES |
| Homewood Winery | 23120 Burndale Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.996.6353; Fax: 707.996.6935; website: homewoodwinery.com. Open daily 10-4 and by appointment. SV |
| Larson Family Winery | 23355 Millerick Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.938.3031; Fax: 707.938.3424; email: becky@larsonfamilywinery.com; website: www.larsonfamilywinery.com. Open daily 10-5. ES |
| MacRostie Winery & Vineyards | 21481 8th St E (PO Box 340), Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.996.4480; Fax: 996.3726; website: www.macrostiewinery.com. |
| Madonna Estate | 5400 Old Sonoma Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.255.8864; Toll Free: 866.724.2993; Fax: 707.257.2778; email: mail@madonnaestate.com; website: www.madonnaestate.com. Open daily 10-5. |
| Mahoney Vineyards | 1285 Dealy Lane, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.253.9463; Fax: 707.253.9464; email: wineinfo@mahoneyvineyards.com; website: www.mahoneyvineyards.com. Open daily 10-5. ES |
| Nicholson Ranch` | 4200 Napa Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.938.8822; email: info@nicholsonranch.com; website: www.nicholsonranch.com. Open daily 10-6. SV+OS/Sonoma Valley |
| Patz & Hall Wine | 1606 Main Street, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.265.7700; Toll Free: 877.265.6700; Fax: 707.265.7708; email: info@patzhall.com; website: www.patzhall.com. Open for tastings by appointment. $$ Los Carneros, Russian River, Sonoma Valley, Mendocino |
| 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. $$ Tours by appointment only. $$ ES, SV+OS/Stag's Leap |
| 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. ES, RE |
| 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. ES |
| 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. ES+OS/Sonoma Los Carneros |
| Tricycle Wine Company | Phone: 707.255.4929; Fax: 707.202.0686; email: mail@tricyclewineco.com; website: www.kazmerblaise.com. SV |
| Truchard Vineyards | 3234 Old Sonoma Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.253.7153; website: www.truchardvineyards.com. ES |
| 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, just under 4,000 acres. The elevation is 400 to 1,500 feet. The region has only about 100 acres planted with vines. 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. There are several growers.
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