Napa Valley California - 2020 - 81

Picnic at a winery? Yes, please!

TOP, FROM LEFT: MYLES MCGUINESS; SHUTTERSSTOCK.COM; BOTTOM: COURTESY OF TREFETHEN FAMILY VINEYARDS

It's all
about the
grapes

Off the Beaten Path

MASTERED NAPA VALLEY 101? TIME TO HEAD DOWN ROADS LESS TRAVELED AND EXPLORE THE
VALLEY'S BOUTIQUE WINEMAKING AREAS. BY CAREY SWEET

A

s you become more knowledgeable about
AVAs, you'll want to look into some of Napa
Valley's more boutique areas, too. Most people
have never heard of Coombsville, though its only
ten minutes from downtown Napa. An AVA since
2011, it is home to about 1,400 acres of premium
grapes. Los Carneros is a bit obscure, as well,
sprawling near the cooling waters north of San
Pablo Bay, and a favorite for its sparkling wines,
Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir.
Then, there's charming Oak Knoll, adjacent
to Yountville and boasting nearly 4,200 acres of
grapes. Grape growers and winemakers have long
treasured the fine fruit from these iconic vineyards,
and more wine lovers are lauding the unusual
delights like the dry, floral Riesling produced by
the AVA's Trefethen Family Vineyards. Wild Horse
Valley is another unsung gem, tucked on the east
edge of Coombsville and planted with just about
100 acres of grapes. Yet, those in the know prize
the cool climate area's bright cherry-berry Pinot

Noir, and crisp, pear-mineral toned Chardonnay.
Ultimately, as you discover how AVAs help define grape expressions across a region, you'll find
more favorite wines. Whether that means a ripe,
warm climate red or a more delicate, cool climate
red (both styles are delicious) - you'll have greater tools to help you choose. Happy exploring!

NAPA VALLEY'S MOST
WIDELY PLANTED GRAPE
VARIETIES.
CABERNET FRANC
Rich fruit flavor, good body.
CABERNET SAUVIGNON
Flavors display a variety of
black fruits.
CHARDONNAY
Styles range from fresh and
crisp to rich and buttery.
MERLOT
Rich earthiness with a
smooth finish.
PINOT NOIR
Earthy aromas and silky
texture.
SAUVIGNON BLANC
Grassy notes; a variety of
fruit character.

Trefethen Family Vineyards

ZINFANDEL
Notes of spice and black
pepper.

VISITNAPAVALLEY.COM | 2020

81


http://www.SHUTTERSSTOCK.COM http://www.VISITNAPAVALLEY.COM

Napa Valley California - 2020

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Napa Valley California - 2020

Contents
Napa Valley California - 2020 - Cover1
Napa Valley California - 2020 - Cover2
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 1
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 2
Napa Valley California - 2020 - Contents
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 4
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 5
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 6
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 7
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 8
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 9
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 10
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 11
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 12
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 13
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 14
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 15
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 16
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 17
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 18
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 19
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 20
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 21
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 22
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 23
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 24
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 25
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 26
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 27
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 28
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 29
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 30
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 31
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 32
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 33
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 34
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 35
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 36
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 37
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 38
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 39
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 40
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 41
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 42
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 43
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 44
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 45
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 46
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 47
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 48
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 49
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 50
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 51
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 52
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 53
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 54
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 55
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 56
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 57
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 58
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 59
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 60
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 61
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 62
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 63
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 64
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 65
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 66
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 67
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 68
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 69
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 70
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 71
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 72
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 73
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 74
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 75
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 76
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 77
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 78
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 79
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 80
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 81
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 82
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 83
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 84
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 85
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 86
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 87
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 88
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 89
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 90
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 91
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 92
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 93
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 94
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 95
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 96
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 97
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 98
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 99
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 100
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 101
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 102
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 103
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 104
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 105
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 106
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 107
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 108
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 109
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 110
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 111
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 112
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 113
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 114
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 115
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 116
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 117
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 118
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 119
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 120
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 121
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 122
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 123
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 124
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 125
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 126
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 127
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 128
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 129
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 130
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 131
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 132
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 133
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 134
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 135
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 136
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 137
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 138
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 139
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 140
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 141
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 142
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 143
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 144
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 145
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 146
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 147
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 148
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 149
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 150
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 151
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 152
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 153
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 154
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 155
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 156
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 157
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 158
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 159
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 160
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 161
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 162
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 163
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 164
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 165
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 166
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 167
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 168
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 169
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 170
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 171
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 172
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 173
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 174
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 175
Napa Valley California - 2020 - 176
Napa Valley California - 2020 - Cover3
Napa Valley California - 2020 - Cover4
https://www.nxtbookmedia.com