Los Carneros Known for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, sparkling wine · 2 wineries
The coolest corner of the valley, spread across the low hills by San Pablo Bay. Morning fog and afternoon wind keep the grapes crisp.
Coombsville Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay · 0 wineries
A quiet, gently sloping bowl just east of the city of Napa. Cooler than the valley floor to the north, with a lot of small family estates.
Wild Horse Valley Known for Pinot Noir, Chardonnay · 0 wineries
A tiny, windy highland on the eastern edge, shared with Solano County. Few wineries, rocky volcanic soil.
Oak Knoll District Known for Chardonnay, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon · 2 wineries
The transition zone between cool Carneros and the warmer valley floor, so it grows both crisp whites and full reds well.
Mount Veeder Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot · 12 wineries
Steep, forested slopes on the western Mayacamas ridge, often above the fog line. Small yields and concentrated, structured wines.
Yountville Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot · 1 winery
A breezy stretch of valley floor around the town of Yountville, with plenty of walkable tasting rooms and restaurants.
Stags Leap District Known for Cabernet Sauvignon · 1 winery
A short, dramatic stretch below the Stags Leap palisades. Warm days and cool evening air give famously silky reds.
Atlas Peak Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese · 0 wineries
High volcanic ground in the eastern hills above the fog, with big day-to-night temperature swings.
Oakville Known for Cabernet Sauvignon · 2 wineries
Middle-of-the-valley benchland home to many of Napa's most famous names. Gravelly soils and generous sun.
Rutherford Known for Cabernet Sauvignon · 3 wineries
Classic valley-floor Cabernet country, known for the dusty, earthy character locals call “Rutherford dust.”
St. Helena Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel · 3 wineries
One of the warmest spots in the valley, where the hills narrow. Walkable downtown with many tasting rooms.
Spring Mountain District Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc · 0 wineries
Cool, wooded mountain estates west of St. Helena, with winding roads and long views over the valley.
Diamond Mountain District Known for Cabernet Sauvignon · 1 winery
Volcanic red soils on the northwest slopes above Calistoga. Small production, firm and age-worthy reds.
Howell Mountain Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel · 0 wineries
The valley's first mountain appellation, sitting above the fog on the eastern ridge. Bold, tannic wines.
Chiles Valley Known for Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon · 0 wineries
A hidden upland valley east of the main corridor. Higher elevation means a later, cooler growing season.
Calistoga Known for Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah · 3 wineries
The warm northern end of the valley, hemmed in by hills, with hot days and sharply cooler nights. Spa town energy.
Crystal Springs of Napa Valley Known for Cabernet Sauvignon · 3 wineries
A small, recently recognized area on the western flank of Howell Mountain, above St. Helena.