napa valley ava is one of the top wine producing regions in California.
Located north of San Francisco, the area is known for its gourmet
food and hundreds of vineyards. Many of these vineyards are run by
small, family-owned estates.

Wild Horse Valley

The Wild Horse Valley AVA is a viticultural subregion of the Napa
Valley. This American Viticultural Area was created in 1988. It is
located in the southeastern corner of the Napa Valley. It was
designated as an AVA because of its unique geographical
characteristics.
It is a cool growing region that produces Pinot Noir and
Chardonnay. Because the soils are relatively thin, it requires
irrigation. Some vineyards have been planted on granite and quartz
soils.
Wild Horse Valley wines are generally lighter than those from the
Carneros. They are also cooler than those produced in the western
part of the valley. However, they tend to have high acidity and
ripeness. There are only a few wineries in the area. Consequently,
the production of these wines is minimal.

Calistoga

If you’re in the mood for a little relaxation, check out the town of
Calistoga. This small town is located in the northern part of the
Napa Valley. It’s a charming place with plenty of restaurants,
wineries, and hot springs.
The Calistoga AVA produces some of the best wines in the Napa
Valley. Wineries like Chateau Montelena, Kirk Venge, and Calistoga
Cellars are in the AVA. These wines are known for their intense
fruit, balanced acidity, and high diurnal variation.
The Calistoga area has the highest recorded rainfall of all of the
valley. Thanks to its cool nights, growers have the opportunity to
retain more acidity in their grapes.
The Napa Valley’s volcanic bedrock creates a relatively uniform
mesoclimate, allowing growers to farm efficiently and control the
quality of their grapes. Additionally, Calistoga has a large diurnal
swing, which allows grapes to relax at night, resulting in better
overnight recovery.

Los Carneros

The Carneros wine region lies between Napa and Sonoma counties.
In the early 1980s, the area became an official AVA. It’s cool
climate is ideal for chardonnay and pinot noir.
Los Carneros is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) that includes
about 10,200 acres of vineyards. This includes more than 20
wineries. However, not all of these are wi thin the AVA.
Located on the northern edge of San Pablo Bay, Los Carneros has a
cool, mesoclimate that enables Pinot Noir and chardonnay to thrive.
These grapes are harvested and vinified to produce sparkling wines.
Although the Carneros region gets less rain than the other Napa
AVAs, it receives enough to provide the perfect growing conditions
for grapes. In good years, Carneros can expect around 18-27
inches of rainfall.

Buena Vista Winery

Founded in 1857, Buena Vista Winery is the second oldest winery
in California. It’s located in Sonoma County, near Sonoma Plaza.
This historic winery has tasting rooms, picnic areas, and formal
gardens.
Buena Vista Winery is now owned by Boisset Family Estates.
Proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset restored the winery’s original
champagne cellar. Now, under the leadership of new Winemaker
Brian Maloney, Buena Vista is making its mark in the Napa Valley.
Buena Vista is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine has a
velvety tannin and a smooth attack. It has hints of cedar spi ce and
truffle notes. The wine is a true reflection of the winery’s history.
Visitors can also enjoy a tour of the winery. This tour will teach
visitors about the process of making wine. In addition, visitors can
make their own wine in the mixing room.

California’s climate zone

Napa Valley is a small but dynamic region of California. It is
located between two mountain ranges. The Vacas Mountains to the
east and the Mayacamas to the west. These mountain ranges play
an important role in influencing climatic conditions.
The Napa Valley’s growing season is best described as a dry
Mediterranean climate. This is ideal for growing fine wine grapes. A
large variety of varietals, such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and
Sauvignon Blanc, are well suited to the region.
The growing season lasts from around January through December.
During this time, you will find warm and sunny days, followed by
cool evenings.
Temperatures can vary by as much as 10 degrees between the
north and south sides of the valley. Daytime temperatures seldom
rise above 92degF.