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Among the Napa Valley luminaries whose county records have been subpoenaed in a secretive federal probe are the owners of Hall Wines, Caymus Vineyards, Alpha Omega, The Prisoner — and the list ...
Read more:Mystery among the vines: Why is the FBI probing some of Napa Valley's fanciest wineries? ... has lost its cool among young, more frugal and health-conscious potential customers, many of ...
Napa County wine refers to the viticulture and winemaking in Napa County, California, United States. County names in the United States automatically qualify as legal appellations of origin for wine produced from grapes grown in that county and do not require registration with the United States Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). [4]
Today Napa Valley features more than 450 wineries that grow grape varieties including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Merlot, Zinfandel, among others. While winemakers may produce wines from specific AVAs within the valley, many wines are made as a blend from grapes grown on the valley floor and the surrounding hillsides.
Mount Veeder AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA among the Mayacamas Mountains. The boundaries of this appellation include 25 sq mi (64.7 km 2) with 1,000 acres (400 ha) planted on thin volcanic soil. Many vineyards are found on the steep mountain face some as steep as 30°. The steepness of the angle gives the ...
It was a standout at the 2023 Rhone Rangers tasting in Paso Robles, among some very stiff competition, and most likely a harbinger of excellent wines to come. Food & Wine / Joseph-Jibril Joseph-Jibril
This 1992 vintage is the winery’s inaugural release, and holds a special place among collectors and fans of Napa wines. You can also buy one online for a cool $29,500. 3. 1945 Château Mouton ...
Smith-Madrone is located in the Spring Mountain District in the Napa Valley AVA. The estate is a 200-acre (81 ha) ranch, planted partly as vineyards over a century ago. It sits at 1,600 to 1,800 ft (550 m) elevation at the top of Spring Mountain amid fir and madrona. Some of the vines are planted on slopes angling over 30 degrees.