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Carneros AVA: A Primer

Carneros AVA: A Primer


Posted on Jan 29, 2025

The coolest of the Napa Valley AVAs.

The Carneros American Viticultural Area (AVA) holds a unique place in California’s winemaking landscape. Straddling both Napa and Sonoma counties, Carneros is distinguished by its cooler climate, which is heavily influenced by its proximity to the San Pablo Bay. This climate makes it ideal for growing cool-climate grape varieties such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and the AVA has earned a global reputation for producing excellent sparkling wines as well.

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