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Napa Valley.
3 grapes we teach are grown in Napa Valley.
Chardonnay
Climate
Warm. Diurnal shift moderate. Valley floor warmer than hillside.
Style
Full MLF. Generous new oak. Rich, opulent.
Tell
Ripe tropical fruit, vanilla, broad creamy texture, heavy oak, low acidity
Cabernet Sauvignon
Climate
Warm Mediterranean. Diurnal shift moderate. Valley floor warmest; mountain sites more structured.
Style
Full MLF. New American or French oak. Rich and opulent.
Tell
Black cherry and cassis, vanilla and mocha oak, plush polished tannin, generous and ripe
Merlot
Climate
Warm Mediterranean. Often on cooler hillside sites or Carneros for freshness.
Style
Full MLF. New French oak. Richer and riper than French counterparts.
Tell
Ripe dark cherry and plum, vanilla and mocha oak, velvety plush texture, warm generous finish