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Climate(s) |
Warm |
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Notes |
Located on the eastern slope of the valley facing west. While it is cooled by altitude, it tends to be warmer due to the afternoon sun. Wines tend to have higher tannins and less richness than those from the valley floor.
Napa Valley AVA notes: A valley formed by the Mayacamas Mountains to the west and the Vaca Mountains on the east. Sunny with a long growing season. The southern part of the Valley is cooled by cool air and morning fog from the San Pablo Bay. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
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Red |
Cabernet Franc Grape |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
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Red |
Merlot Grape |
Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early. |
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Red |
Zinfandel / Primitivo Grape |
Grape notes: Ripens unevenly; a given bunch will have over ripe grapes next to under ripe grapes. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
Napa Valley AVA notes: Warmer climante produces full body with tropical fruit flavors along with (new) oak flavors. |
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