The Napa Valley is an American wine region located in Napa County, California. It is considered one of the most prestigious wine-producing areas in the United States, with a wine heritage dating back to the 19th century.
The Napa Valley enjoys a Mediterranean-type climate, subject to oceanic influences, with a geology and relief conducive to the cultivation of quality vineyards.
The valley is home to 340 vineyards that use several grape varieties such as Cabernet-Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Zinfandel... Most of the estates produce a typical Napa Valley wine, and a few choose to blend or assemble their wines, using wines from the valley and surrounding hills. U.S. law allows a Napa Valley wine to be labeled according to a grape variety if at least 75% of the grapes used belong to that variety - many Napa Valley wines labeled as Cabernet Sauvignon therefore often contain a share of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Durif or Syrah. Similarly, a wine can be labeled Napa Valley if at least 85% of the grapes come from the wine region of the same name, allowing winemakers to source from other regions, often at lower prices, to blend their wine.
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bond estates melbury 2014
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