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Where is Napa Valley wine from?
Napa Valley is a red wine, also made in white, from Napa / St. Helena, in Napa Valley, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot.
Napa Valley at a glance
| Classification | AVA |
|---|---|
| Appellation | Napa Valley |
| Style | Red wine, White wine |
| Grapes | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot |
| Village or town | Napa / St. Helena |
| Subregion | Napa Valley |
| Region | California |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 38.4012, -122.3302 |
Napa Valley
Napa / St. Helena, California, United States
AVA
California's first AVA, approved in 1981
- Appellation
- Napa Valley
- Grapes
- Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
George C. Yount planted the first recorded vines in the Napa Valley in 1838, and Charles Krug opened one of its first wineries in 1861. The Napa Valley became California's first American Viticultural Area in 1981 and covers almost all of Napa County.
Producers to know
- Robert Mondavi Winery
- Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
- Beringer
- Inglenook
Napa Valley: questions and answers
Where is Napa Valley wine from?
Napa Valley is a red wine, also made in white, from Napa / St. Helena, in Napa Valley, California, the United States. It is an AVA wine made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot.
Which country is Napa Valley from?
Napa Valley is from the United States, in the California wine region.
What grape is Napa Valley made from?
Napa Valley is made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Merlot.
Is Napa Valley a red or a white wine?
Both. Napa Valley is made as a red and as a white wine; the red is the main style.
Who are the best producers of Napa Valley?
Producers to know include Robert Mondavi Winery, Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, Beringer and Inglenook.
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Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Last reviewed October 2026.