Napa Wine Valley is widely considered one of the top American Viticultural Areas in California, and all of the United States, with a history dating back to the early nineteenth century. The reputation is spreading world-wide with established Napa Valley vintners such as E & J Gallo securing a good market share.

By the end of the nineteenth century there were more than one hundred and forty wineries in the area. Of those original wineries several still exist in the valley today including Charles Krug Winery, Shramsburg, Chateau Montelena and Beringer.

In 1965, Napa Valley icon Robert Mondavi broke away from his family’s Charles Krug estate to found his own. This was the first new large scale winery to be established in the valley since before prohibition. Following the establishment of the Mondavi estate, the number of wineries in the valley continued to grow, as did the region’s reputation.

Chateau Montelena
In addition to large scale wineries, Napa Valley’s wineries produce some of the world’s best wines. The producers of these wines include but are not limited to: Araujo, Calistoga St Helena Napa Valley, Bryant Family, Colgin Cellars, Dalla Valle Maya, Diamond Creek, Domaine Chandon Napa Valley, Dominus Estate, Duckhorn Vineyards, Dunn Howell Mountain, Grace Family, Harlan Estate, Husic, Kistler, Jericho Canyon Vineyards, Marcassin, Screaming Eagle, Shafer Hillside Select, Sine Qua Non, Spencer-Roloson Winery and Vineyard 29.

Today Napa Valley features more than three hundred wineries and grows many different grape varieties includingNapa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, and other popular varietals. Napa Valley is visited by as many as five million people each year. There are many Napa Valley tours to experience the beautiful locations, visit the vineyards and the production areas – plus enjoy the Napa Wine Valley Tasting rooms!