Oak Knoll AVA Wines: Where Nuance Finds Its Voice

Oak Knoll AVA Wines: Where Nuance Finds Its Voice

There are places in the world that whisper instead of shout—places where the tempo is slower, the beauty quiet but insistent. The Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley is such a place. Here, the land cultivates wines of layered complexity and patient grace, much like the...
Calistoga AVA Wines: Where Volcanic Soils Forge Bold Wines

Calistoga AVA Wines: Where Volcanic Soils Forge Bold Wines

Calistoga AVA—the sun doesn’t just shine here, it stakes its claim, planting itself squarely on the valley. Of the 8 AVAs found on the valley floor of Napa Valley, Calistoga holds many superlatives. The most northern of the valley floor AVAs, it is also the hottest...
Diamond Mountain District AVA: Wines Forged in the Clouds

Diamond Mountain District AVA: Wines Forged in the Clouds

On the eastern slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains, the Diamond Mountain District shines with specks of volcanic glass and obsidian. Juxtaposed by the severe terrain and dense forest, only a small, dedicated group of winemakers have chosen to plant their vineyards here....
St. Helena AVA Wines: A Legacy of Elegance in Every Sip

St. Helena AVA Wines: A Legacy of Elegance in Every Sip

In the northern part of the Napa Valley, St. Helena American Viticultural Area (AVA) is in a dramatic hourglass shape. With mountains surrounding on either side, diverse soils, and plenty of distance from San Pablo Bay, the region is consistently warm compared to...