Nestled in the cooler San Pablo Bay influenced area at the foothills of the southeastern end of the valley, hugging the Vaca range, and just east of the city of Napa (proper) is the Coombsville AVA. The lesser known 16th sub-appellation of Napa Valley was established in 2011, which…
Napa Valley Cabernet is synonymous with quality, luxury, scores, and of course, the subsequent price tags. But what makes the wines from Napa Valley command such a market presence? What actually makes Napa Valley so special? Let’s skip over the portion of history where its wines were aged…