Napa
Valley
The Napa Valley
region, north of San Francisco, is probably the most well known wine
producing region in California, or for that matter in the whole United
States. Napa Valley is situated just the right distance inland from
the cold Pacific Ocean to enjoy hot, sunny summer days, and cool, breezy
nights.
The wine that
best defines the Napa Valley is it's Cabernet Sauvignon. In fact, no
other region in the world makes as many great Cabernet Sauvignons except
for the Bordeaux region in France. The Napa Valey Cabernets usually
taste riper and richer, and more full-bodied than other Cabernets. The
Napa Valley also produces the best California Chardonnays and Merlots.
Zinfandel and Petite Sirah grapes can also be found grown in the warmer
northern part of the valley.
