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Amuse Bouche, Beringer, Burgess, Cain five years, Far Niente, Folie a Deux, Grigich Hills, Harlan Estate, Pahlmeyer, Paradigm, Quintessa Rutherford, Robert Mondavi, the barrel 23, Stag Leap, Leap, Bouchaine, Brabant, Cakebread, Dominus Estate, Duckhorn, Etude, Insignia, Miner, nickel and nickel, Opus One, Rutherford Hill, Oak Screaming Eagle, Silver Falls and deer "

Designations

During the first decades of the vineyards in Napa Valley, grapes are often planted in vineyards mosaic many varieties have been mixed. But experience has since shown the wisdom of matching grapes to local microclimates and soils that are most suitable varieties in particular. In Napa Valley, the regions that have emerged are different microclimates and land, the footprint of recognizable characteristics on the grapes grown indoors. Winemakers and producers in these regions to delineate the boundaries of these zones culture, giving them names that reflect their regional designations or labels.

The data support a proposal by U.S. wine industry, or AVA, is submitted to the government, which decides whether the proposed name designation is granted. The Napa Valley is itself a confession. In the name Napa Valley are 14 or subappellations AVAS, including:

Atlas Peak, Chiles Valley District, Diamond Mountain District, Howell Mountain, Carneros Angeles, Mt Veeder, Oakville, Rutherford, St. Helena, in the Spring Hill District, in the District Jumping Deer, Yountville, Wild Horse Valley and Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley. The Calistoga appellation is still pending approval.

AVA Climate Atlas Peak:

Fresco, influenced by the mountains, with temperatures of 10-15 ° C cooler than the valley floor in summer. Above fog, it is a change in the day, with summer temperatures rarely exceed 90 ° F (30 °). Elevation: 760-2600 feet (231 m 792 000 000). Rain: 38 inches (96 cm) per year. Soil: volcanic origin, with the red basalt, shallow with limited water retention, irrigation is often essential. Main characteristics and varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon: Berry Bright and cherry, more acidity than wines from Deer Leap District. Chardonnay: Dry, flora, aromatic with aromas of pear and distinctive mineral and excellent acidity. Chiles Valley District AVA Climate: now much warmer in the summer (mid 80 °, more F), but because the higher elevation and summer fog at night, very cold at night (below 50 ° F). With cold winters and spring, and during strong winds, the harvest is later than the end of the valley in Oakville. Elevation: 800-1300 feet (242-394000000). Rain 35 inches (88 cm) per year.

Soils: Deep in the valley, the alluvial soils with a composition mainly silty clay of marine origin, with a good fertility. The slopes are more clay-loam and rock composition and clay, mostly of marine origin, with some volcanic outcrops, and less fertility.

Main characteristics of varieties:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc Cabernet reveal generally a rich texture, but firm, with good acidity, firm tannins and distinctive ripe cherry flavors. Merlot is usually lively flavor black cherry mixed with a touch of cocoa.

Diamond Mountain District AVA Climate:

Moderately warm temperatures with lower temperatures and higher minimum temperatures north of the Napa Valley floor, due to topography and altitude. Significantly cooler the valley near Calistoga, 50-95 ° C in the growing season (10-32 ° C). Elevation: 400-2200 feet (130-530 m) Rainfall: 40-55 inches (135 cm) per year.

: The flooring residual volcanic origin, often reddish, very fine grained texture soils sand, same gradient composed of volcanic and sedimentary origin.

Main characteristics of varieties:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc: structured, rich and tannic in their youth, with strong, black currant and cedar minerals strongly. Less soft, fleshy or Benchland Valley wines good aging potential. Chardonnay: full bodied, but revealing mineral, green apple peach aromas, with a fairly firm acidity, wines less rich textures bottom of the valley. Howell Mountain AVA Climate: As the Spring Mountain AVA before, however slightly warmer and drier in general, because of strong influence of the sun in the afternoon. Fairly cool nights in both ranges and higher altitudes help maintain good acidity. Elevation: 600-2200 feet (184 to 675m).

Rainfall: 40-50 inches (125 cm) per year. Floors: Essentially volcanic, shallow and infertile. Drainage is high, low fertility. Main characteristics and varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel: Powerful Company, cassis and blackberry flavors often richly tannic, with excellent acidity for aging. Chardonnay, Viognier: strong, stable and not that fruits such as the valley floor, revealing more citrus and stone fruit aromas.

The Carneros AVA Climate:

Cool, with prevailing winds from San Pablo Bay Marine and Petaluma Creek to the west. The high summer temperatures rarely exceed 80 ° F (27 ° C) for a diurnal variation below. Height: 15-400 feet (4.6 m to 124)

Rain more Low: Napa Valley: 18-24 inches (7.2 to 9.6 cm) per year.

Soil: Clay-dominated, very shallow, generally more open and alluvial slope in the north. Yields are generally limited by the hard claypan subsoil, which prevents the roots.

Main characteristics and varieties

Chardonnay:

mineral pear-apple and spice.

Merlot:

lightweight and herbal, with fine tannins and elegant structure.

Pinot Black:

flavors of ripe cherry and cinnamon spice notes earth.

Mount Weather Veeder AVA:

Cool to moderate, most vineyards above the fog line, meaning warmer nights and cooler days and narrower than diurnal valley. Typical mid-summer temperatures above 85 ° F (30 ° C).

Altitude: 600-2100 feet (183-650).

Rain: 35 inches (87.5 cm) per year. Floors: based sedimentary seabed old, shallow and generally well drained and acidic and low fertility. Most have a texture of sandy loam or sandy. Key features and varieties is a characteristic Ageability Mont. Veeder wines.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel:

Low yields red wine to a business structure tannic with strong red fruit aromas and rich land, but powerful flavors.

Chardonnay:

minerality Appley, including citrus flavors and good acidity. Oak Knoll District Napa Valley AVA Climate: Moderate to fresh and marine air and fog can remain until mid-morning. Afternoon breezes occur frequently, keeping temperatures slightly cooler than the upper valley. Mid-summer temperatures can reach 92 degrees F (31.5 C) and drop to around 50F (10C) overnight.

: Altitude Sea level to 800 feet (244m) Rainfall: 36 inches (90 cm) year.

Soil: the valley the larger the cone formed by Dry Creek creates the defining feature of the district. The northwest is composed of volcanic soils derived, with stone or gravel consistency. Southern and eastern regions are transitional silt gravel.

Main characteristics of varieties:

Merlot, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon to benefit from a growing season with temperatures slightly cooler, although the size of the crop is generally lower than in other AVA. An elegant style, is the common note with hints fruit of cassis, tobacco, snuff and spices typical red Bordeaux style. Chardonnay presents flavors of crisp apple, tropical fruit and mineral notes, with good acidity.

Oakville AVA Climate:

Moderately hot, with temperatures often in the middle range of 90 ° C in summer but it is also strongly affected the night and morning fog that maintains good levels of acidity. east side of the AVA receives warmer midday sun.

Height: 75-500 feet (23-150 meters). Rain: 35 inches (87.5 cm) per year.

Floors: alluvial loams mainly of sedimentary gravel west side, with more volcanic, but the heavier soils in the eastern part. Low fertility and low fairly deep with water retention on average.

Main characteristics of varieties:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot:

ripe cassis and mint flavors, rich texture and full, firm structure tempered by large fruit.

Sauvignon Blanc

However solid steel, very fleshy, and not particularly strong.

Rutherford AVA Climate:

Moderately hot, yet little affected by fog in the morning. West Bank area is cold, afternoon, less sunny, mild by the sea winds in the afternoon. (This average a little warmer AVA Salto to Oakville District and deer). summer temperatures than usual are Mid-day 90 ° F with good range.

Elevation: 100-500 feet (33-150 meters).

Rain 38 inches (95 cm) per year.

Flooring: Western Benchland is sedimentary and alluvial gravel and sand, with good water retention and moderate fertility. The east side has volcanic soils, moderately deep and fertile.

The main varieties and features:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel:

It is the country Cabernet. fairly intense cherry and mineral, earthy flavors almost. Flavors are full, ripe, blackcurrant and especially with the company, but supple tannins for long aging.

St. Helena AVA Climate:

Caliente, due to increased protection of the western hills, with less fog or wind incursions. Shrinkage Valley provides more heat reflection off the slopes. In mid-summer high temperature is usually mid-range 90 ° F (31-35 C).

Elevation: 150-600 feet (46-185). Rainfall: 38-40 inches (95-100 cm) per year.

Floors: southern and western boundaries are sedimentary, gravel and clay soils of lower fertility and moderate water retention. Further north and east, soils are mainly of volcanic origin and are deeper and more fertile.

Main characteristics of varieties:

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot:

deep, mature, often candied flavors, firm tannins for the structure and attractive aromas of dried fruits and black.

Rhone varieties (Syrah, Viognier)

Fleshy sweet, slightly earthy. Zinfandel: Blackberry-like, well structured.

Spring Mountain District AVA Climate:

Like millions of tons. Veeder AVA, with cool weather in force and small changes every day. Pretty cool nights and higher elevations help maintain good acidity.

Elevation: 600-2200 feet (184 to 675m). Rain: 40-50 inches (125 cm) per year.

Floor: First sedimentary eroded sandstone / shale, clay and friable texture. The drainage is high, low fertility.

Main varieties and characteristics: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel: Powerful, firm, red currant, blackberry flavors and often richly tannic, with an acidity excellent for aging.

Chardonnay, Viognier:

Muscular company and not as the fruit of the valley can revealing more citrus and stone fruit aromas.

Deer Leap District AVA Climate:

Marine moderate winds warm, with afternoon, the air "to cool hot air radiates on the rocks exposed in the deer jump and the surrounding hills. The AVA is often up to 10 degrees F warmer than in Yountville AVA. Mid-summer temperatures can reach 100 ° F, but are regularly on the beach E-90 (32-34 ° C).

Height: 66-400 feet (20-123 m).

Rain: 30 inches (75 cm) per year. Soil: loam volcanic gravel on the bottom of the valley, rocky slopes, and moderate to low fertility because of the rock hard clay 2-6 feet deep.

Main characteristics of varieties:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese:

Distinguished by rich textures, velvet and cherry scent and flavors of red fruits, supported by soft tannins.

Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc

Round and ripe, especially Sauvignon Blanc, without loss of citrus and apple excellent.

Wild Horse Valley AVA Climate:

A warm and east of the Napa Valley proper, but tempered by the altitude and prevailing winds are from Suisun Bay to the southeast.

Altitude: Wild Horse Valley 400-1500 feet (123-460 m).

Rain: 35 inches (94 cm) per year.

Floors: volcanic red basaltic shallow with limited water retention, irrigation is often essential.

Main characteristics of varieties:

Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese:

berries and bright cherry, more acidity of Deer Leap District wines.

Chardonnay:

Crisp, flora, aromatic with aromas of pear and distinctive minerals and excellent acidity.

Yountville Weather:

Moderate, with a marine influence clear, cold morning fog that contribute to summer and fresh sea breeze keeping the afternoon the valley even more comfortable. temperatures Mid-high season can reach 90 ° F (31 ° C), with strong diurnal fluctuations until the mid-range 50 ° F (13 ° C).

Height: 20,200 feet (6 to 61m).

Rain: 32 inches (80 cm) per year.

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