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Climate(s) |
Warm |
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Notes |
Located in the mid-southern area of Napa Valley, it's slightly warmer, but is still slightly influenced by the San Pablo Bay and has a dramatic diurnal range.
Well known for their Cabernet Sauvignon.
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 |
Notes |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Grows very well here
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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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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White |
Sauvignon Blanc Grape |
Napa Valley AVA notes: Grown in the cooler areas and may be harvested early.
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |
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Wines(s) |
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Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Wine |
Premium wines and are bold and powerful. Though sold as Cabernet Sauvignons, they sometimes have small amounts of other grapes.
Wine notes: Often able to age well. |
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Still Red |
Merlot Wine |
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Still White |
Chardonnay Wine |
Ripe, tropical fruit flavors |
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Still White |
Sauvignon Blanc Wine |
Ripe, tropical fruit flavors |
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