The Carneros region spans Napa and Sonoma counties at the north edge of San Pablo Bay. The climate is considered comparable to the Russian River AVA in terms of temperature totals. The Carneros AVA covers about 90 square miles and contains a wide range of soils types and varied microclimates. As a region, however, some generalities can be found. Cool nights, fog in the morning hours followed by warm afternoons, and
In 1976 the wines of Napa Valley made the world stand up and take notice as a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay from California's Napa Valley took top awards at a blind tasting in France - the Judgement of Paris. In this tasting, the wines of California were given little chance to win