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Diamond Mountain District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Mayacamas Mountain
  • Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
  • Low fertililty volcanic soil with iron deposits
  • Warm climate

Climate description is relative to napa valley

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List some key producers from Diamond Mountain District

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  • Diamond Creek
  • Constant Diamond Mountain
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Spring Mountain District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Mayacamas Mountains
  • Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
  • Cool to moderate climate
  • Franscician soil in south & volcanic soil in the north
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List some key producers in Spring Mountain District AVA

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  • Cain
  • Newton
  • Barnett
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Mount Veeder AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Mayacamas Mountains
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Moderate climate with cool influences
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sedimentary shale and sandstone
  • Rocky, shallow, infertile soil

climate description is relative to Napa Valley

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List some key producers from Mount Veeder AVA

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  • Hess
  • Mount Veeder
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Calistoga AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Northernmost AVA
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petit Syrah
  • Warm to hot climate with large diurnal shifts
  • Chalk Hill gap can bring cooling breezes in the evenings
  • Rocky loam, gravely loam, heavy clay
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List some key producers in Calistoga AVA

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  • Hundred Acre
  • Chateau Montelena
  • Eisele
  • Twomey
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St. Helena AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Most narrow part of the valley ‘the pinch’
  • Cabenet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel
  • Warm to hot climate with little fog influence
  • Volcanic soil in NE, sedimentary soil in SW
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List some key producers in St. Helena AVA

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  • Louis M. Martini
  • Turley
  • Corison
  • Heitz
  • Rombauer
  • Charles Krug
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Rutherford AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sedimentary, gravelly sand, moderate fertility soil in the west
  • Volcanic, deep, fertile soil in the east
  • Rutherford bench
  • Warm climate with little fog influence
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What are some key producers in Rutherford AVA

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  • Beaulieu Vineyards
  • Caymus
  • Ingelnook
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Oakville AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor AVA
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
  • Warm climate with little fog influence
  • Sandstone & shale in the west, volcanic heavy soils in the east
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List some key proudcers in Oakville AVA

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  • Far Niente
  • Groth
  • Opus One
  • Robert Mondavi
  • Screaming Eagle
  • Silver Oak
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Yountville AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
  • Moderate to warm climate with morning fog
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Gravelly, fluvial, & volcanic soils
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List some key producers in Yountville AVA

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  • Domaine Chandon
  • Ghost Block
  • Blankiet
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Stags Leap District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor AVA
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • Warm climate with cool morning fog and afternoon winds
  • Volcanic soils
  • Bare rocks and surrounding hills radiate heat within AVA
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List some key producers of Stags Leap District AVA

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  • Chimney Rock
  • Odette
  • Pine Ridge
  • Shafer
  • Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
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Oak Knoll District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
  • Cool to moderate climate with morning fog
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Alluvial fans, stony volcanic soil, & gravelly silty clay loam
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List some key producers from the Oak Knoll District AVA

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  • Blackbird
  • Hendry Ranch
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Coombsville AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
  • Moderate climate with morning fog
  • Volcanic soil with iron deposits, and alluvial fans
  • San Pablo Bay
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List some key producers in Coombsville AVA

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  • Arcadia
  • Arrow & Branch
  • Caldwell
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Los Carneros AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Southernmost AVA
  • Shared with Sonoma County
  • Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Petaluma Gap
  • Cool, foggy, & windy climate
  • Very shallow clay, loam on northern hillsides
  • Irrigation is often neccesary here
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List some key producers in Los Carneros AVA

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  • Etude
  • Bouchaine
  • Domaine Carneros (Tattinger)
  • Truchard
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Howell Mountain AVA
- Napa Valley - Vaca Mountains - Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot - Warm, dry, and sunny climate above the fog line - Volcanic, shallow, and infertile soil that is well draining
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List some key producers from Howell Mountain AVA
- Bancroft - Beatty - Cade - ADAMVS
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Chiles Valley District AVA
- Napa Valley - Vaca Mountains - Warm days, cool foggy nights - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot - Marine soil with volcanic outcroppings
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List some key producers in Chiles Valley District AVA
- Brown - Green & Red
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Atlas Peak AVA
- Napa Valley - Vaca Mountains - San Pablo Bay - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay - Cool to moderate climate, above the fog line - Volcanic soil with iron deposits, shallow, rocky, infertile, low water holding capacity - Irrigation often necessary
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List some key producers from Atlas Peak AVA
- Au Sommet - Kongsgaard
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Wild Horse AVA
- Napa Valley - Vaca Mountains - Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc - Coolest climate in Napa, morning fog - San Pablo Bay - Volcanic red basalt, low water holding capacity - Irrigation often necessary
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List some key producers in Wild Horse AVA
Heron Lake
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Which AVAs in Napa Valley are most impacted by the San Pablo Bay, creating a cooler climate?
- Oak Knoll District AVA (valley floor) - Coombsville AVA (valley floor) - Los Carneros AVA (valley floor) - Wild Horse AVA (vaca mountains)
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How many AVAs are in Sonoma County
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The Sonoma Coast AVA
- Sonoma County - 3 sub-AVAs - Heavy influence from Pacific Ocean - Exceptionally cool climate - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & cool climate Syrah - 500,000 acres - Many microclimates
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Key producers of Sonoma Coast AVA
- Hirsch - Marcassin - Peay
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Fort Ross-Seaview AVA
- Sonoma County - Nested within Sonoma coast AVA - Steep, mountainous - Vineyards usually 800-1800ft above sea level
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Petaluma Gap AVA
- Sonoma County - Partially nested within Sonoma Coast AVA - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah - Named after the Petaluma Gap that allows daily breezes to cool the area
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West Sonoma Coast AVA
- Sonoma County - Nested within Sonoma Coast AVA - Hugs the coastline - Largely defined by steep mountains of the Sonoma Coast Highlands//California Coast Range - Cool, maritime climate
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Russian River Valley AVA
- Sonoma County - Located at the center of the county - Warmer than coast but still 'cool climate' - Influenced by maritime air and morning fog - Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - still and sparkling - Single vineyard wines are highly prized - 2 nested AVAs
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Green Valley AVA
- Sonoma County - Nested within Russian River Valley AVA - Considered most consistent in terms of its cool, foggy climate & sandy soils
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Key producers in Green Valley AVA
- Kosta Browne - Freeman - Iron Horse
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Key producers of Fort Ross-Seaview AVA
- Failla - Fort Ross Vineyards
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Key producers of Petaluma Gap AVA
- Keller Estate
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Key producers of West Sonoma Coast AVA
- Littorai - Hirsch Vineyards - Peay Vineyards
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Key producers of Russian River Valley AVA
- Joseph Swan - Rochioli - Williams-Selyem
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Chalk Hill AVA
- Sonoma County - Partially nested within Russian River Valley AVA - Slightly warmer than surrounding AVAs - Named for its chalky white volcanic soils - Robust Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
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Key producers of Chalk Hill AVA
- Chalk Hill Estate
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The Sonoma Valley AVA
- Sonoma County - The county's most established region - Sits between the Mayacamas and Sonoma Coast Mountains - Runs parallel to Napa Valley - Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon - As you move north, it gets warmer except for Bennett Valley AVA - Extremely diverse soils - 4 sub-appellations
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Key producers in Sonoma Valley AVA
- Buena Vista Winery - Bedrock Vineyard
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Sonoma Mountain AVA
- Sonoma County - Nested within Sonoma Valley AVA - Vineyards are planted above foglines facing east and in the valley floor - Wide variety of grapes planted - Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonay are most important
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Bennett Valley AVA
- Sonoma County - Nested within Sonoma Valley AVA - Surrounded by hills - One of the cooler areas in Sonoma Valley AVA - Chardonnay, Merlot
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Key producers of Sonoma Mountain AVA
- Benziger
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Key producers of Bennett Valley AVA
- Matanzas Creek
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Moon Mountain District AVA
- Sonoma County - Nested within Sonoma Valley AVA - Located on western slopes of Mayacamas mountains - Cabernet Sauvignon - Unique red rocky, iron-rich volcanic soils
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Los Carneros AVA
- Sonoma County/Napa Valley - San Pablo Bay & Petaluma Gap influences - Cool climate - Pinot noir & Chardonnay made still and sparkling
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Key producers of Los Carneros AVA
- Bouchaine - Domaine Carneros - Etude
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Dry Creek Valley AVA
- Sonoma County - Inland AVA - Warn climate - Best region in California for Zinfandel - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc also planted
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Key producers of Dry Creek Valley AVA
Ridge-Lytton Estate
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Rockpile AVA
- Sonoma County - Inland AVA - Warm climate - Sunny, mountainous area - Rich, intensly colored Zinfandel - Vineyards planted up to 1900ft
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Key producers of Rockpile AVA
- Mauritson Winery
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Alexander Valley AVA
- Sonoma County - Warm Climate - Vibrant, fruit driven Cabernet Sauvignon - Planted along Russian River and up into the Mayacamas
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Key producers in Alexander Valley AVA
- Jordan - Silver Oak - Alexander Valley Vineyards
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Knights Valley AVA
- Sonoma County - Inland AVA - Warm climate - Well draining soils, mountainous terrain - Cabernet Sauvignon
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Pine Mountain/Cloverdale Peak AVA
- Shared between Sonoma County/Mendocino County - Highest elevation grape growing region in California - 1600 to 3000ft - Cabernet Sauvignon - Partly on the slopes of Pine Mountain
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Key producers of Pine Mountain/Cloverdale Peak AVA
- Capture Wine - Pine Mountain Vineyards
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Key producers of Knights Valley AVA
- Anakota - Peter Michael - Beringer
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Fountaingrove District AVA
- Sonoma County - In the foothills of the Mayacamas - Warm climate - Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Key producers of Fountaingrove District AVA
- Aldina - Petrichor Estate
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The Northern Sonoma AVA
- Sonoma County - Encompasses most of the other Sonoma AVAs - Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay
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Key producer Northern Sonoma AVA
- E & J Gallo

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