On the floor of the Napa Valley, the grapevines of the Oakville American Viticultural Area (AVA) enjoy a warm climate and powerful, ripe fruit. Getting that cool early morning fog and exceptionally good drainage are key to keeping these wines balanced in their...
Rutherford AVA is the widest point of the Napa Valley, dead center in the middle of the narrative that has shaped California wine throughout history. Located centrally and surrounded by mountains, the region contains many microclimates: little worlds unto themselves...
Howell Mountain AVA is on the eastern side of the Napa Valley, in the Vaca Mountain range. The wines here are powerful and intense—they reflect the mountainous terrain, high elevations, and ancient volcanic soils of the area. At 1700 feet elevation, the Polaris...
