Napa Valley Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
Los Carneros
A
San Pablo Bay : morning fogs and afternoon breezes.
High quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay
2
Q
Yountville, oakville, stags leap, rutherford
A
Less influence from San Pablo bay. Moving up the valley.
More powerful riper structure.
Cab sauv, merlot, chard, sb
3
Q
Calistoga & St helena
A
Warmest daytime temp, natural amphitheater.
Some cool air from the Chalk Hill Gap.
Cab sauv, zinfandel & syrah
4
Q
Howell mountain & atlas peak
A
Vaca mountains
West facing, hot afternoon sun.
Big bold reds, cab sauv, merlot, cab franc, chard.
Greater tannin, less richness than valley floor.
5
Q
Mount veeder & Spring mountain district
A
Mayacamas mountains
East facing
Cab sauv, minerality, powerfull, mountain crispy / freshness
