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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Warm |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
On the north end of the valley, it is very warm here; almost no influence from the San Pablo Bay, though cool air from the Chalk Gap can provide some relief.
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 |
Grape |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Produces the ripest, most full body wines.
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 |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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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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