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Yountville

Napa Valley

A small, low-lying AVA on the valley floor, known for deep alluvial soils and a moderate climate tempered by morning fog. The Cabernet Sauvignon here tends toward a supple, approachable style with dark fruit and round tannins.

The wines of Yountville are made primarily from Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and other Napa Valley varieties.

Vineyard Map

Terroir

Alluvial gravelSilt loamClay

This combination of soils contributes to the distinctive character and complexity of Yountville wines.

What it tastes like

Body

Full

Acidity

Fresh

Tannin

Grippy

Oak

Oaky

Ripeness

Ripe

Concentration

Concentrated

Full-bodied, concentrated and fresh with grippy tannin and a fair bit of oak; black cherry, cassis and violet over graphite, polished and long.

black fruit · floral · graphite · polished · built to age

Similar styles

Lands in the same glass.

Bolgheri

Tuscany, Italy

Saint-Estèphe

Bordeaux, France

Perdriel

Mendoza, Argentina

Aglianico del Vulture

Basilicata, Italy

Rioja

Rioja, Spain

Grapes of Napa Valley

Chardonnay

Body
Sweetness
Acidity
green applelemonpearnectarine

Napa Chardonnay leans on cool Carneros, where San Pablo Bay fog preserves acidity. Tropical fruit, citrus, and toasted oak; warmer sites give richer, butterier expressions.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
blackcurrantgreen bell peppermintcedar

America's benchmark Cabernet. Oakville and Rutherford bring plush black cherry, blackcurrant, and Rutherford-dust tannin; mountain sites add structure and freshness.

Merlot

Body
Tannins
Sweetness
Acidity
plumblackberrystrawberrybay leaf

Rich, fruit-forward, chocolatey. Warmer climate produces opulent, ripe styles.

Sauvignon Blanc

Body
Sweetness
Acidity
grassasparaguspassion fruitgrapefruit

From crisp and herbaceous to barrel-fermented and rich, often labeled Fumé Blanc in the Mondavi tradition.

Frequently Asked Questions

What grapes grow in Yountville?▼
The main grapes in Yountville (Napa Valley) include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc.
What soils are found in Yountville?▼
Yountville sits on alluvial gravel, silt loam, clay soils, which contribute to the distinctive character of its wines.

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