Robert Mondavi, who established his winery in 1966, is considered to be one of the pioneers of Napa's modern wine industry, as well as being one of the first proponents of varietal labeling. 1875) is one of California's oldest continuously operated wineries and features on the the U.S. Crabb planted vines on the site which today is known as To Kalon vineyard - the most famous and sought-after vineyard in Napa Valley.Īlso of note are the Beringer brothers Jacob and Frederick, whose Beringer Vineyards (est. Yount sold 240 acres (97 hectares) of what was still farmland to the pioneering cultivator Hamilton Crabb in 1868. Yount (see Yountville), and John Patchett and his winemaker Charles Krug, founder of the eponymous winery. The founding pioneers of Napa Valley winemaking were George C. Wine has been made in Napa Valley since the 19th Century, but it is only since the 1960s that wine of any particular quality has been produced. History of Napa Valley wine and its prominent figures And no less important, even after almost four decades, is the triumph of Napa Valley wines over their rivals from Bordeaux and Burgundy in the 1976 Paris Judgment. This draws millions of wine tourists to the valley each year to sample its wines and world-class gastronomy. Then there is the region's accessibility from San Francisco. The terroir - particularly the climate and soil types - are ideal for the cultivation of premium quality Cabernet Sauvignon.
Most obvious is that the wines are produced to high standards, in a popular style, and are very well marketed. There are several reasons for Napa Valley's global renown as a wine region. The scenic 40-minute drive between the townships of Napa and Calistoga passes through some of the most valuable viticultural real estate on Earth.
Situated immediately north of San Pablo Bay, the valley runs southeast to northwest for approximately 35 miles (60km) between the Vacas and Mayacamas mountain ranges.
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