Does Napa have the best wine?

In Napa Valley, you'll find the good life in a glass of cabernet. This small river valley area in California is renowned as the state's wine capital and, more impressively, one of the world's most esteemed wine growing regions.



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Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Reigns Supreme The world's wine lovers have spoken, and Napa Valley Cabernet has come out on top. Hundred Acre's Kayli Morgan Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 is the world's best wine, with last year's winning producer, Scarecrow taking second place for their Scarecrow 2016.

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Our ideal climate creates the perfect place to grow wine grapes. Defined by mountain ranges and influenced by its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, the Napa Valley enjoys a dry Mediterranean climate perfectly suited to the growing of fine wine grapes. Only 2% of the earth's surface is covered by a Mediterranean climate.

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The result is some of the best wine the world produces — and with greatness often comes high prices. Napa Valley wines are no exception. Its premier quality, desirable origins, and relative scarcity drive prices to the upper echelons of the US wine market.

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The high land values, as well as the cost of water and other resources, make it expensive to grow grapes in Napa Valley. Secondly, Napa Valley wines are often produced in limited quantities. Many of the wineries in Napa Valley are small, family-owned operations that produce only a few thousand cases of wine each year.

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The Napa Valley, located in Central California, is notorious for the vineyards and wine it produces. People love to go touring the beautiful and scenic private vineyards on horseback for anniversaries, bachelorette parties, and even just to have a weekend away.

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Bordeaux, World Heritage Site since 2007 The city of Bordeaux looks resplendent in its 18th-century grandeur. World wine capital, the city of Bordeaux looks resplendent in its 18th-century grandeur.

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The Napa Valley, located in Central California, is notorious for the vineyards and wine it produces. People love to go touring the beautiful and scenic private vineyards on horseback for anniversaries, bachelorette parties, and even just to have a weekend away.

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One shows the largest owners of Napa County grape acreage, currently led by:
  • Laird Family Estate.
  • Diageo (Beaulieu Vineyard, Sterling Vineyard, Mumm Napa Valley)
  • Foster's Brewing Group (Beringer Vineyard)
  • Robert Mondavi (Robert Mondavi Winery, La Famiglia di Robert Mondavi, and half of Opus One Winery)


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One hour north of San Francisco, all of life's greatest indulgences — wine, food, relaxation, and adventure — can be experienced all at once in Napa Valley, one of the top Wine Country destinations in the world.

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While you could easily fit in a half-day visit to Napa, we suggest making it a full-day trip, so you can do all the fun things like wine tasting, dining out, and exploring, of course.

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One specific reason why Napa Valley gained its reputation as America's most notable wine country is that it produces some of the most highly acclaimed wines in America (not only Cabernet Sauvignon). It makes wines that command international attention, high scores, and high prices.

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