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...
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....
The wines of Chiles Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) might not be the first that comes to mind when you think of Napa Valley. Relatively isolated from the rest of the valley, the region possesses a quiet, wild atmosphere with sparsely populated vineyards—many...
On the western slopes of the Napa Valley, the Spring Mountain District American Viticultural Area (AVA) possesses a unique identity. The coolest and wettest of all the Napa Valley AVAs, the region is characterized by high elevations and a wealth of microclimates, a...
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...
Above the fog line that often covers the southernmost Napa Valley floor is a wine region so remote that very few plant vineyards here: the Wild Horse Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA). One of the smallest AVAs in the Napa Valley, the region spans 3,300 acres but...
