The beauty of Napa Valley is obvious year-round with its rolling vineyards, incomparable sunsets, and mountain ranges bookending the valley. When the days grow longer and the sun is shining bright, the sights and adventure of the valley really peaks.
Oakville is located in the middle of the Napa Valley and is home to some of the most famous wineries and best Cabernet Sauvignon in the region. We will skip a few of the names you probably already know – Robert Mondavi, Opus One and focus on the wineries you should know. Read on to become as knowledgeable about Oakville as a local.
Rising over 2,000 feet above the floor of the Napa Valley, Howell Mountain has become a legend in the wine world. It’s porous, rocky, iron rich soil lends itself to the making of spicy, bold, fine red wines. Additionally, microclimates abound across the hillsides allowing for a variety of grapes to grow. The vineyards tend to be smaller, more intimate than their cousins found on the valley floor. A two-day tour of the mountain allows wine enthusiasts to visit, taste the wines and view some of the most beautiful vineyards in the region.
Newton Vineyard stands out in Napa Valley as one of the premier wineries of the region. They were one of the first to establish themselves on Spring Mountain, which is west of St. Helena. Their style of winemaking could be described as meticulous; the grapes are hand-picked in small batches and each part of a …
Hard at work in his South Napa warehouse, Owner/Winemaker Jason Holman means it when he says he has a small production winery. Jason, and his wife Helen, handle day to day operations of their industrial chic boutique setup. Holman Cellars can be described as the quintessential “Garagiste” winery. With a case production of only 400 …
Traveling north on the Silverado Trail in Napa Valley, you will find yourself surrounded by the Mayacamas Range to the west and the Vaca Mountains to the east. Along this breathtaking route are three family-owned, sustainably farmed Napa Valley wineries. We think you will enjoy the relaxed-pace that tasting at these wineries will offer. Anderson’s …
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