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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 Merlot 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.
Merlot likes a cooler climate and dense clay soil conditions so this makes Spring Mountain AVA, St Helena AVA, Oakville AVA, Yountville AVA and Oak Knoll AVA the regions that produce the most estate and single vineyard grown Merlot in Napa Valley. The wines of Napa Valley tend to be very complex. Classic Napa Valley Merlot aromas and flavors include berry, cherry and plum fruit. The sedimentary soils contribute to the typical cocoa, mocha or, chocolate (generally dark chocolate but also sometimes white chocolate and milk chocolate) character represented in the many layers of the wine. This is often accompanied by mint or cedar highlights. The volcanic influence in the valley gives the wine a spiciness with pepper, cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice. Merlot is characteristically a softer, less tannic wine than Cabernet Sauvignon. Napa Valley Merlot is famous for its velvety tannins. The wines are robust and balanced and the many layers add to its lingering finish.
Merlot and Food Pairings
Merlot is versatile as a wine and is enjoyable by itself or paired with appetizers, including full flavored cheese, semi soft, herbal cheeses, salads, sandwiches, thicker, mildly spiced soups or stews. The wine complements main meals of mild Italian foods, or meals with sausage, chicken, pork and beef. Many mildly spiced ethinic foods will go well with Merlot.
Napa Valley Merlot often has delighful (dark, white and milk) chocolate, mocha character that is accented by baking spices that makes this an exquisite dessert wine. Pair it with chocolate truffles, dark chocolate cakes, mousse, chocolate cheesecake with added berries and sauces.
The wine descriptions will give you a clue as to the herbs and spices that will highlight the best qualities of the food and wine. Among those are sparing use of Italian herbs: rosemary, oregano, basil as well as tarragon, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper and balsamic vinegar.
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 Merlot 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.
| 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 eachregion 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 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, because of its relative warmth, is not a prime Merlot growing region. The Merlot that is produced has typical Napa Valley complexity with fruit forward black plum, black cherry, blackberry aromas and flavors. The volcanic influence in the soil contributes a spicy character with cinnamon and cloves. This is all highlighted by a dark chocolate backbone to the wine.
| 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. |
| Barlow Vineyards | 4411 Silverado Trail, Calistoga CA 94515; phone: 707.942.8742; email: info@barlowvineyards.com; website: www.barlowvineyards.com. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| Clos Pegase | 1060 Dunaweal Lane, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.4981; website: www.clospegase.com. Open daily 10:30-5. Tours 11 & 2. $$ SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. 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 |
| 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 |
| Robert Pecota Winery | 3299 Bennett Lane (PO Box 303), Calistoga CA 94515; Phone: 707.942.6625; Fax: 707.942.6671; website: www.robertpecotawinery.com. SV |
| 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. OS/Rutherford |
| 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, 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. RE+OS/Russian River |
| 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. Napa Valley |
Moving south and west from Calistoga is the Diamond Mountain District AVA. Its elevation is 400 to 1,800 feet, well above the fog line, and 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.
No Merlot grapes are grown in the Diamond Mountain District. Grapes for Merlot produced in here are sourced from outside the District.
| Graeser Winery | 255 Petrified Forest Road, Calistoga CA 94515; Phone & Fax: 707.942.4437; email: richard@graeserwinery.com, website: www.graeserwinery.com. SV+OS/Napa Valley |
| 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 |
| 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/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, 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.
Not much Merlot is grown on Howell Mountain, which is a prime Cabernet Sauvignon growing region. The wine produced by Howell Mountain grown Merlot grapes is lush and earthy with blackberry fruit, provencal herb and a spicy cinnamon component.
| 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 |
| 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. |
Spring Mountain District is a rugged mountain region. The vineyards are high above the fog line, between 400 to 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 through the lowlands from San Francisco and San Pablo Bays and push the warmer air up to these higher vineyards where they bathe the grapes in night time warmth.
Spring Mountain District Merlot is complex with with strong black fruit: black cherry and plum, plus ripe raspberry, blackberry, brambleberry mixed berry fruit The wine has earthy accents along with cocoa powder, espresso, cassis and a spicy backbone. The wine is silky and well balanced.
| 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 |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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, RE |
| Paloma Vineyard | 4013 Spring Mountain Road, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone & Fax: 707.963.7504; email: info@palomavineyard.com; website: www.palomavineyard.com. ES, blend |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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 wine 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 Merlot is complex while still maintaining a fine balance between the fruit and round bodied characteristics. It has chewy tannins and a velvety structure. Black cherry is by far the most dominant fruit aroma and flavor followed by blackberry and raspberry. The aromas have nice spicy accents with cloves, cedar and mint. Aromas and flavors share rounded vanilla, caramel, hazelnut and espresso bean character. The spicy notes carry through in the flavors with clove, nutmeg and pepper.
| 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 ES |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. ES |
| 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/Napa Valley |
| 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. $$ ES+OS/Howell Mountain, OV/Yountville |
| 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. $$ Private tour & tasting by appointment.OS/Napa Valley, OV, Rutherford |
| Freemark Abbey Winery | 3022 Saint Helena Highway N (PO Box 410), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 800.963.0554; Fax: 707.963.0554; email: wineinfo@freemarkabbey.com; website: freemarkabbey.com; Tours & tastings by appointment only M-F 10-4 |
| Frazier Winery | 70 Rapp Lane, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.255.3444. Tasting Room: 707.255.1399; Fax: 707.252.7573; email: sales@frazierwinery.com; website: www.frazierinery.com. Open M-Sa 10-4 by appointment only. ES |
| Hall Wines | 401 St Helena Highway S, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.967.2620; Toll Free: 866.667.4255; Fax: 707.967.2634; email: info@hall wines; website: www.hallwines.com ES |
| Kent Rasmussen Winery | 1001 Silverado Trail S, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5667; Fax: 707.963.5664; email: krwine@aol.com; website: www.kentrasmussenwinery.com. OS/Napa Valley |
| Markham Vineyards | 2812 St Helena Highway N (PO Box 636), St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5292; Fax: 707.963.4616; email: admin@markhamvineyards.com; website: www.markhamvineyards.com. Tours by appointment, call Reyna Blasko, 707.302.2036. Open daily 10-5. $$ RE |
| Merryvale Vineyards | 1000 Main Street, St. Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.7777; website: www.merryvale.com; Open daily 10-6:30. RE OS/Napa Valley, SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| 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/Spring Mountain |
| 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. ES |
| 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/Rutherford |
| Ruston Family Vineyards | 2798 Spring Street, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.5488; website: www.rustonvines.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, Napa Valley |
| Titus Vineyards | PO Box 608, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.3235; Fax: 707.963.3257; website: www.titusvineyards.com. 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. SV+OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. ES |
| 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. ES |
| 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. ES |
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.
No Merlot is produced in the Chiles Valley AVA.
Rutherford is 50 miles north of San Francisco. They say that the secret of Rutherford's Cabernet Sauvignon is all in the dust. This magic is carried through to Rutherford's Merlot. 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's Merlot has bright red candied fruit aromas: cranberry, strawberry, bing cherry, raspberry, and red currant, wrapped in a coating of chocolate. The red fruit carries over to the flavors with cherries, red currants plus plum flavors highlighted by a spicy cola backed by a vanilla bean finish.
| 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, OS/Los Carneros |
| 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. $$ SV |
| Fleury Estate Winery | 950 Galleron Road, Rutherford CA; Phone: 967.8333. website: www.fleurywinery.com. Open by appointment only. |
| Frog's Leap | 8815 Conn Creek Road (PO Box 189), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.4704; Toll Free: 800.959.4704; email: ribbit@frogsleap.com; website: www.frogsleap.com. Open M-Sa 10-4. Tours & tastings by appointment. OS/Napa Valley |
| Galleron Wines | PO Box 2, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.265.6552; Fax: 707.265.6559; email: paula.gal@sbcglobal.net; website: www.galleronwine.com. Open daily 10-5. SV+OS/Oak Knoll |
| Grgich Hills | 1829 St Helena Highway (PO Box 450), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.2784; Toll Free: 800.532.3057; Fax: 707.963.8725; email: info@grgich.com; website: www.grgich.com. Open daily 9:30-4:30. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. |
| 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+OS/Los Carneros |
| 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- RE, 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 |
| 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. $$, SV-OS/Mount Veeder, Los Carneros, Napa Valley |
| Rutherford Grove Winery | 1873 St Helena Highway, Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.0544; Fax: 707.963.3150; email: info@rutherfordgrove.com; website: www.rutherfordgrove.com. Open daily 10-4:30. OS/St Helena, California |
| Rutherford Hill Winery | 200 Rutherford Hill Road (PO Box 427), Rutherford CA 94573; Phone: 707.963.1871; Fax: 707.963.1878; email: info@rutherfordhill.com; website: www.rutherfordhill.com. Open daily 10-5. Tours daily 11:30, 1:30, 3:30. $$ OS/NV RE+OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. $$ ES |
| St Clement Vineyards | 2867 St Helena Highway N, St Helena CA; Phone: 800.331.8266; email: discoverstclement@stclement.com; Open daily, 10-5. $$ OS/Napa Valley, Los Carneros |
| 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 |
| 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 Merlot exhibits classic varietal character with layered aromas and flavors of black cherry, blackberry, plum, blueberry, raspberry, bay leaf, sage and earthy accents. Look for hints of cigar box and spice. The tannins are soft.
| 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/Sonoma-Alexander Valley |
| 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. $$ ES |
| Garguilo Vineyards | 575 Oakville Crossroad, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 944.944.2770; Fax: 707.944.2780; email: sharon@gargiulovineyards.com; website: www. gargiulovineyards.com. Open by appointment only. ES |
| Kelham Vineyards | 360 Zinfandel Lane, St Helena CA 94574; Phone: 707.963.2000; Fax: 707963.2262; email: info@kelhamvineyards; website: www.kelhamvineyards.com. Open by appointment only. SV |
| Miner Family Vineyards | 7850 Silverado Trail (PO Box 367), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 800.366.WINE; email: info@minerwines.com; website: www.minerwines.com. SV |
| Napa Cellars | 7481 St Helena Highway (PO Box 433), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.2565; Toll Free: 800.535.6400; email: store@napacellars.com; website: www.napacellars.com. Open daily 10-6. OS/Napa Valley |
| Nickel & Nickel | 8164 St Helena Highway (PO Box 7), Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.967.9600; Fax: 707.967.0918; email: info@nickelandnickel.com; website: www.nickelandnickel.com. Tastings & tours by appointment: M-F 10-3, S&S 10-2. $$ SV+OS/Diamond Mountain, Napa Valley |
| Oakford Vineyards | PO Box 410, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.945.94562; email: wine@oakfordvineyards.com; website: www.oakfordvineyards.com. ES |
| 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. |
| 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. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| Robert Mondavi Winery | Highway 29, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 888.766.6328; email: robertmondavi.reservation@robertmondaviwinery.com.; website: www.robertmondaviwinery.com. Open daily 10-5. RE, OS/Napa Valley, Los Carneros |
| Saddleback Cellars | PO Box 141, Oakville CA 94562; Phone: 707.944.1305; Fax: 707.944.1325. website: ww.saddlebackcellars.com; Open by appointment only. OS/Rutherford, OV |
| Turnbull Wine Cellars | 8210 St Helena Highway (PO Box 29); Oakville, CA 94562;; Phone: 707.963.5839; Toll Free: 800.887.6285 x18;Fax: 707.963.4407; email: info@turnbullwines.com; website: www.turnbullwines.com. Open daily 10-4:30;.Tours by appointment 48 hrs in advance. $$ |
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 Merlot's aromas and flavors start with minty dark chocolate covered cherry and plum. The volcanic influences in the soil give the wines layers of the fruit with cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and vanilla spice. These lead into herbal notes of tarragon, sage and pipe tobacco. The wine is ruby colored and the tannins are velvety soft.
| 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. ES |
| 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, OV+OS/Napa Valley |
| Dillon Vineyards | 6206 Washington Street, Yountville CA 94599; Phone: 707.944.1588; website: www.dillonvineyards.com. |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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 |
Stags Leap District is roughly 2 miles square. It is located east of Yountville at an elevation of 66 to 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.
The Merlot from Stag's Leap District is complex, full bodied and velvety with firm tannins and a long finish. The cherries and dark berries lead the aromas into dark chocolate and carmel with cinnamon, clove and cardamom spice. The flavors feature dark berries, cherry, plum and blueberry with sprinkles of allspice. They finish with a currant and vanilla backbone.
| 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. |
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 Merlot has unique ripe fig aromas and flavors sprinkled with nutmeg and cinnamon spice and floral notes of violets and lavender.
| 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. |
| Rubissow-Sargent Winery | 2413 Fourth Street, Berkeley CA 94710; Phone: 510.841.9463; email: info@rubissowsargent.com; website: www.rubissowsargent.com. SV |
| 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 Merlot has aromas of ripe black berry, cherry and raspberry fruit highlighted by vanilla bean and chocolate. The volcanic elements in the soil contribute to the wine's black pepper spiciness. The flavors are complex with layers of dark fruit, chocolate and smoky vanilla. The finish has layers of thyme and sage mixed with figs and a hint of sweet pipe tobacco.
| 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 |
| 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. $$ ES, OS Blend |
| Veraison/Krupp Brothers Estates | 3267 Soda Canyon Road, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.226.2215; Fax: 707.259.6198. email: cstern@veraison.net; website: www.veraison.net. SV, OS/Stag's Leap |
| William Hill Estate | 1761 Atlas Peak Road, Napa CA 94558, Phone: 707.265.3024; Fax: 707.224.4484; email: winery@williamhillestate.com; website: www.williamestate.com. Tours @ 10:30 am by appointment only. $$ |
Oak Knoll District elevation is sea level to 800 feet located on the eastern side of Napa Valley in the Vaca Mountains. It straddles the Napa River and the soils are alluvial stoney gravel with silt and clay loam. The higher elevations are more volcanic in origin. Oak Knolls 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. 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 which makes this a region where a large variety of grapes can be successfully grown.
Oak Knoll District's Merlot is deep colored deep indigo and it has robust body. The aromas have berry and cherry fruit layered with chocolate and spice, olive, roasted pepper and blue cheese. The flavors carry the berry and cherry fruit and add raspberry mocha and spice highlights. The wine is well integrated and balanced. It has a soft texture and has a lingering 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. l |
| 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 |
| 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. $$ |
| Van Der Heyden Vineyards | 4057 Silverado Trail, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.257.0130; toll free: 800.948.WINE; email: taliq@vanderheydenvineyards.com; website: www.vanderheydenvineyards.com. Open daily 10-6, tastings by appointment. OS/Napa Valley |
Los Carneros was designated a viticultural area in 1983. The elevation is from sea level to 1,000 feet. The region is highly influenced by the breezes and fog moving inland from the Pacific Ocean through San Pablo Bay. The prime and world famous grapes grown in Los Carneros are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Thanks to microclimates, Cabernet Sauvignon is fairly well represented though not a prime grape in Los Carneros. The proximity to the bay and ocean incursions have been great influences in the deposition of soil. At times the region has been a shallow salt marsh and other times a deep marsh so there are a variety of sediments and clay.
Los Carneros Cabernet Sauvignon has intense dark berry character with dark chocolate, accented with spicy eucalyptus and currant. Other fruit flavors include cherries, plum and anise.
| Acacia Vineyard | 2750 Las Amigas Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.226.9991; Toll Free: 877.226.1700; Fax: 707.226.1685; email: Acacia.info@AcaciaVineyard.com; website: www.acaciavineyard.com; Open M-Sa 10-4, Su 12-4. SV+RE |
| Adastra Wines | 2545 Las Amigas Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone & Fax: 707.255.4818; website: www.adastrawines.com. Tastings by appointment. ES, SV |
| Artesa Winery | 1345 Henry Road, Napa CA 94559; 707.224.1668; Fax: 707.224.1672; Tasting Room: 707.254.2140; email: info@artesawinery.com; website: www.artesawinery.com. Open daily 10-5. $$ Tours 11 & 2. OS/Napa Valley, Sonoma |
| 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. Sonoma Valley |
| 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. |
| 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. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| Domaine Carneros | 1240 Duhig Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 800.716.2788; Fax: 707.257.3020; website: www.domaine.com. Open daily 10-6. Tours @ 11, 1 & 3. $$ |
| 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. OS/Napa Valley |
| 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, ES |
| Havens Wine Cellars | 2055 Hoffman Lane, Napa CA 94558; Phone: 707.261.2000; email: info@havenswine.com; website: www.havenswines.com. RE, OS/Napa Valley |
| 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. OS/Mount Veeder |
| 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. |
| McKenzie-Mueller | 2530 Las Amigas Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.252.0186; website: www.mckenziemueller.com. SV |
| Nicholson Ranch` | 4200 Napa Road, Sonoma CA 95476; Phone: 707.938.8822; email: info@nicholsonranch.com; website: www.nicholsonranch.com. Open daily 10-6. |
| 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. $$ Tours by appointment only. $$ OS/Napa Valley |
| 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/Son |
| . 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. ES, RE+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. SV |
| Truchard Vineyards | 3234 Old Sonoma Road, Napa CA 94559; Phone: 707.253.7153; website: www.truchardvineyards.com. ES |
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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