About Napa Valley
Established as California's first American Viticultural Area in 1981, Napa Valley is home to more than 500 wineries spread across 16 distinct sub-appellations. The valley's 46,000 acres under vine produce some of the world's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon, benefiting from warm days, cool nights, and a remarkable diversity of volcanic and alluvial soils.
Napa Valley stretches 30 miles from the San Pablo Bay in the south to Mount St. Helena in the north, with elevations ranging from sea level to over 2,600 feet. This topographic diversity, combined with the moderating influence of San Pablo Bay fog, creates a mosaic of microclimates that allows more than 60 grape varieties to thrive. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, comprising roughly 66% of production, but Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Sauvignon Blanc also achieve world-class expression here.
Sub-Appellations
Featured Wineries
Opus One Winery
A landmark Napa Valley estate producing one of California's most celebrated Bordeaux-style blends from Oakville.
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Historic Napa Valley estate whose 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon famously outscored top Bordeaux châteaux at the 1976 Paris Tasting.