More than 400 wineries dot the fertile soils of Napa Valley, one of the world’s premier viticultural regions and famous for its prized Cabernet Sauvignon. But wine, as visitors quickly discover, is only the beginning. Stay in lavish resorts, charming bed & breakfasts or modern hotels. Find top-rated chefs at scores of restaurants who work alongside the farmers who tend this land. Take a hot air balloon ride or taste the bounty of the valley on a wine tour. Whatever your pleasure, the result is something understated and exceptional. Welcome to Napa Valley.
Perched 1,700 feet above Napa Valley, ‘4088 Winery is a boutique winery enjoying panoramic views and exquisite terroir. Our French oak-barreled Cabernet Sauvignon is meticulously crafted, down to the rare practice of hand de-stemming our grapes. Attention to detail is essential to achieving our goal of making the finest cult Cab ever.
On a hilltop two miles from San Pablo Bay, Acacia Vineyard sits in the heart of Napa Valley’s Carneros appellation, with views encompassing the entire San Francisco Bay Area. If you’ve never stopped by, we invite you to discover this unspoiled spot just a little bit off the beaten track.
On a hilltop two miles from San Pablo Bay, Acacia Vineyard sits in the heart of Napa Valley’s Carneros appellation, with views encompassing the entire San Francisco Bay Area.
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Located in the cooler Coombsville area of Napa Valley, we are a small boutique winery that produces a handcrafted, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from our just-under 16 acre hillside vineyard (11 acres planted). We have been making wine for ourselves since 1995 to better understand the nuances of our terroir and began selling our first “commercial” vintage of our 2003 Ackerman Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon in October 2007.
We offer a small intimate environment for visitors in our vineyard, our carriage house or poolside vista. Pet our horses, sample produce from our organic gardens and experience our 16 acre certified organic vineyard in a relaxed yet personal manner. We can accommodate up to 8 to 10 people for a casual yet sophisticated wine-tasting experience — a truly authentic way to savor Napa…By appointment only.
We offer a small intimate environment for visitors in our vineyard, our carriage house or poolside vista. Pet our horses, sample produce from our organic gardens and experience our 16 acre certified organic vineyard in a relaxed yet personal manner.
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Among the great hillside and mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignons of the New World, Howell Mountain is legendary for the profound structure and sophistication of its wines. It is an area so unique that it became the first sub-appellation designated entirely within Napa Valley. Located on the high slopes of Howell Mountain, ADAMVS is dedicated to honoring this renowned terroir and crafting timeless mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignons.
Denise and Stephen Adams discovered the idyllic property that would become ADAMVS in 2008. In its mosaic of five vineyard sites, iron-rich red soils, ideal elevation and diversity of vineyard exposures, they saw the perfect convergence of geology and geography. To realize the promise of ADAMVS, and the goal of establishing a new benchmark for excellence on Howell Mountain, they gathered together a small team that includes legendary viticulturist Michael Wolf (Scarecrow, Bond, Beckstoffer), consulting winemaker Philippe Melka (Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau Petrus, Dana) and winemaker Jason Valenti (Paul Hobbs Wines, Kosta Browne). Denise and Stephen also began cultivating their mountainside vineyard biodynamically and organically, ultimately achieving biodynamic certification. Grounded in a respect for nature, they chose this approach for its integrity and attentiveness.
Among the great hillside and mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignons of the New World, Howell Mountain is legendary for the profound structure and sophistication of its wines. It is an area so unique that it became the first sub-appellation designated entirely within Napa Valley. Located on the high slopes of Howell Mountain, ADAMVS is dedicated to honoring this renowned terroir and crafting timeless mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignons.
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Adastra Vineyards began as four acres of Chardonnay and four acres of Merlot. Emboldened by the enthusiastic reception of wineries to the fruit, Chris expanded plantings of existing cultivars to seven acres each and daringly added six acres of the heartbreak grape, Pinot noir.
Wine production began in a small way in 1995 with two barrels of Merlot. In 1996 the Merlot label was joined by Chardonnay, with quantities of both wines increasing slowly over the next few years. Having sold all of its Pinot Noir grapes to Etude since 1997, Adastra began to withhold a small amount of this varietal in 2002. Seventy-five cases were made of the 2002 Adastra Pinot Noir, to great acclaim; subsequent wines are proving even more exciting. At present Adastra sells slightly less than half its grapes to other producers.
Adastra Vineyards began as four acres of Chardonnay and four acres of Merlot.
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The family owned and operated Aetna Springs Cellars is a small vineyard/winery run by the extended Kimsey-Watson families. Three generations work together to make it a success. During the busiest times of the year, it is not unusual to see 16-year-old Caroline operating a foil machine alongside her 87-year-old grandfather, Jim.
We produce ultra-premium wine in small quantities to delight those in search of rare and unique fine wines. Our Chardonnay and Merlot grapes come from the vineyard owned by the grandparents, Jim and Margaret Ann Watson. Their vineyard is located in the historic “Rutherford” appellation district in the heart of the beautiful Napa Valley. Grapes from their ‘Hoatzin’ [pronounced Watson], Vineyard had 10 years renown for producing award winning wines before Aetna Springs Cellars began in the late 1980’s.
We produce ultra-premium wine in small quantities to delight those in search of rare and unique fine wines.
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Bruce Ahnfeldt moved to the Napa Valley in the mid 1980’s. While Ahnfeldt Wines did not begin until 2002, the Ahnfeldts developed and planted their first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in 1985.
Since developing and planting that first vineyard, they have planted five more vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes in the Napa Valley.
Grapes from the Ahnfeldt vineyards have been sold to BV (Bealieu), Markham, Sterling, Kendal Jackson and Hagafen wineries. These mature vineyards produce such fine quality grapes, that they are now used in their wines.
Bruce’s experience in agriculture goes back to his teenage years. For a number of years, he and his brother leased and farmed ten acres of apricot orchards in Los Altos Hills, California, now known as the world famous Silicon Valley. This early exposure to the joys of farming instilled a passion and love for agriculture which years later manifested itself in developing wonderful vineyards.
Bruce Ahnfeldt moved to the Napa Valley in the mid 1980’s. While Ahnfeldt Wines did not begin until 2002, the Ahnfeldts developed and planted their first Cabernet Sauvignon vineyard in 1985.
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Allora Vineyards was established in 1999. The proprietors of Allora Vineyards are Terry and Nancy Klein. They manage their winemaking business along with their children, Kelly, Cortney, and Christopher Klein.
Presently, 10 acres of grapevines are planted on the Klein’s estate. Eight acres are Cabernet Sauvignon vines, and the remaining two acres consist of Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah. Additionally, the vineyard employs a unique planting style in which vines are grown closely together, forcing each plant to produce only a small amount of fruit of the highest quality possible. Allora had its first harvest in the fall of 2002 and has been producing exceptional wine with each new vintage.
Allora had its first harvest in the fall of 2002 and has been producing exceptional wine with each new vintage.
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Situated atop Howell Mountain, 1,660 feet above Napa Valley, Marc’s Cold Springs Vineyard is farmed by one of California’s most sought after vineyard managers, and his good friend, Jim Barbour. It’s a gem of a location with soil profiles, slopes and elevation to make even the most stoic wine geek swoon. Above the fog line, the south-westerly slopes of the team’s favored blocks are graced with cool morning sun and protected from the intense afternoon heat.
There are few vintners in the world who know more about Napa Valley than Marc Mondavi. That’s a big claim, but he’s a third generation Napa Valley vintner who grew up under the tutelage of his dad, Peter Mondavi Sr., and has been privy to generations of knowledge and practical understanding of most everything this land and industry has to offer. Having now raised four girls of his own here, he’s as much a part of Napa Valley as it is a part of him. When you combine that kind of history and knowledge, with the winemaking know-how of Thomas Rivers Brown, something special is bound to happen.
Situated atop Howell Mountain, 1,660 feet above Napa Valley, Marc’s Cold Springs Vineyard is farmed by one of California’s most sought after vineyard managers, and his good friend, Jim Barbour. It’s a gem of a location with soil profiles, slopes and elevation to make even the most stoic wine geek swoon. Above the fog line, the south-westerly slopes of the team’s favored blocks are graced with cool morning sun and protected from the intense afternoon heat.
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Alpha Omega is located in legendary Rutherford in the heart of Napa Valley and is one of Napa’s newest boutique wineries. Surrounded by vineyards and mountains, the beauty of this rustic, farm-style winery is as captivating as its wine.
Alpha Omega’s extraordinary winemakers, along with historic vineyards, combine to create wines that express the essence of this famous wine region. Talented winemaker, Jean Hoefliger, has teamed up with one of the world’s finest palates, Michel Rolland, to create wines that express their passion for excellence as well as the unique terroir that is Napa Valley. By procuring prized grapes from the many appellations of Napa Valley, our winemakers blend the essence of exceptional terroir ranging from valley floor, hillside, mountain and coast. Using natural techniques, they handcraft finesse-driven, complex and balanced wines, which express the aromatic profile of the best Napa Valley has to offer.
Alpha Omega is located in legendary Rutherford in the heart of Napa Valley and is one of Napa’s newest boutique wineries. Surrounded by vineyards and mountains, the beauty of this rustic, farm-style winery is as captivating as its wine.
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