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Napa Valley

In 1976 a wine merchant named Steven Spurrier decided to set up a blind tasting competition in Paris between some of the top wines of France and California. In a surprising and near earth-shattering upset two wines from California (specifically from Napa Valley) were chosen as both the top red and white wine in the tasting. This now infamous tasting, dubbed "The Judgement of Paris," took the small farming community of Napa Valley and propelled it into what is now the most prestigious wine region in the USA. While Napa Valley has a long history of wine production it was not touted as a region of world class quality until after 1976. Investment into the region quickly skyrocketed and new wineries rapidly appeared with an intense focus on creating the best wines possible. The unique volcanic soils of the valley floor combined with the cooling influence of the San Pablo Bay create the perfect conditions for world-class Cabernet Sauvignon to thrive, and within no time the valley was planted out with vines. Today Napa is by far the biggest wine region for tourism in the United States and also boasts some fantastic hotels and restaurants. Of course world-class wine continues to be made up and down the valley floor and even high up in the surrounding mountains - with no signs of slowing down any time soon. 

PerUs Wine

June 6, 2023

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An imposingly opaque and opulent procession of black plum, dark cherry liqueur, blackberry preserves, and chocolate lava cake…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Proprietary Red, PerUs Wine
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LOCALISM Wines

March 16, 2023

Enticingly dense and extracted eruptions of boysenberry preserves, dark plum, blueberry compote, and chocolate covered cherry…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Cabernet Sauvignon, Localism Wines
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Oberon Wines

January 20, 2023


Admirably bold yet balanced bursts of crushed black currant, wild huckleberry, tart blackberry, and dark cherry pit…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Oberon, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Patland Vineyards

January 20, 2023

An impeccably rich and decadent procession of blackberry preserves, chocolate covered açaí, blueberry reduction, crème de cassis, and mulberry pie…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Patland Estate Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Patland Vineyards

September 20, 2022


An unabashedly opulent yet still energetic display coursing with lemon meringue pie, peach cobbler, apple fritter, and pineapple upsidedown cake…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Patland Estate Vineyards, Chardonnay
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Salvestrin Winery

September 19, 2022

Crunchy green apple, mint leaf, white nectarine. Tart gooseberry, delicate chamomile, lime zest…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Salvestrin Winery, Sauvignon Blnac
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Robert Biale Vineyards

September 2, 2022

A strikingly powerful yet polished procession of boysenberry pie, wild dark cherry, Damson plum, and black licorice…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Robert Baile Vineyards, Petite Sirah
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Salvestrin Winery

September 1, 2022

A strikingly rich yet still admirably restrained procession of black currant, blueberry preserves, plump dark cherry, and wild blackberry…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Salvestrin Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon
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T-Vine Winery

August 31, 2022


Stunningly plush and polished eruptions of black forest cherry, baked dark plum, chocolate covered strawberry, and spiced blackberry cobbler…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags T-Vine Winery, Zinfandel
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Patland Vineyards

August 29, 2022


Irresistibly plump yet energetic bursts of papaya, juicy peach, sweet grapefruit, and yellow pear…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Sauvignon Blnac, Patland Estate Vineyards
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Cuvaison

July 11, 2022

Squeezed lime, snow peas, fresh gooseberry. White grapefruit, black currant bud, green apple…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Cuviason, Sauvignon Blanc
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Castiel Estate

April 6, 2022


Rich blackberry preserves, Cuban cigar, chocolate covered açaí. Dark plum skin, violet oil, blueberry cheesecake…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Castiel Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon
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Patland Estate Vineyards

April 1, 2022

Chocolate cherry cordial, aged brandy, gooey Medjool date. Blueberry pie, blooming violet, baked dark plum…

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Kanpai Wines

April 1, 2022


Fresh black currant, pencil shavings, tart dark cherry. Black raspberry preserves, mint leaf, chocolate covered açaí...

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Tank Garage Winery

February 6, 2022

Fresh cranberry, eucalyptus bark, underripe blackberry. Prickly pear, star anise, plum pit…

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Cuviason

February 6, 2022


Freshly-squeezed lemon, bread crumbs, tart nectarine. Yellow cherry, wildflowers, crisp Fuji apple…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Cuviason, Brut
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Cuvaison

January 21, 2022

Freshly-baked strawberry pastry, lifted jasmine, lemon zest. Crunchy nectarine, crushed stone, tart watermelon candy…

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Patland Vineyards

January 21, 2022

Rich blackberry compote, cool menthol, blueberry reduction. Black forest cherry, Cuban cigar, açaí purée…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Patland Estate Vineyards, Malbec
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Kanpai Wines

December 16, 2021

Fresh black currant, white sage, juicy dark plum. Wild raspberry, bitter cacao, barely-ripe blueberry…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Cabernet Sauvignon, Kanpai Wines
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Pope Valley Winery

November 24, 2021

Rich Damson plum, French vanilla, blackberry jam. Fig puree, crushed violet, German chocolate cake…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Pope Valley, Merlot
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