Los Carneros (Napa Side)

Known for: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sparkling Wine
Climate: Coolest valley-floor AVA; bay winds, clay soils

Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes

Domaine Carneros Napa domainecarneros.com French Champagne house Taittinger's California estate; sparkling wine and Pinot Noir

Artesa Vineyards & Winery Napa artesawinery.com Dramatic hilltop winery with bay views; estate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay

Etude Wines Napa etudewines.com Pinot Noir and Cabernet specialist; founded by noted winemaker Tony Soter