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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. 

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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Maker Wine

July 22, 2021
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Ripe Damson plum, vanilla extract, black forest cherry. Mulberry pie, cigar box, chocolate covered strawberry…

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Smith Devereux Wines

July 31, 2019
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Spiced plum, burning tobacco, dark cherry compote. Brambly boysenberry, pepper flakes, strawberry cobbler…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Merlot, Smith Devereux Wines
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Crosby Roamann

February 13, 2019
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Creamy blackberry, violet concentrate, rich dark plum. Blueberry pancake, soft vanilla, melted licorice…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Crosby Roamann, Merlot
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Miner Family Winery

January 21, 2019
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Damson plum, cigar smoke, blackberry pie filling. Acai berry, coffee liqueur, black licorice…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Miner Family Wines, Merlot
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Miner Family Wines

November 11, 2018
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Dense cassis, dried tobacco, blackberry preserve. Rich dark cherry, vanilla bean, candied hazelnut…

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In Wine, Napa Valley Tags Miner Family Wines, The Oracle, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
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