St. Helena

Known for: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc
Climate: Warm and sheltered; Napa's most protected AVA from marine influence

St. Helena is the cultural and commercial heart of Napa wine country. Its warm, protected microclimate yields some of the valley's most structured and long-lived Cabernets - the kind built to rest for decades.

Winery~Town/Area~Website~Notes

Beringer Vineyards St. Helena beringer.com Napa's oldest continuously operating winery, est. 1876; Rhine House landmark

Joseph Phelps Vineyards St. Helena josephphelps.com Created Insignia - California's first proprietary Bordeaux-style blend

Spotts woode Estate St. Helena spottswoode.com Organic estate; elegant, restrained Cabernet Sauvignon of great renown

Duckhorn Wine Company St. Helena duckhorn.com Napa Merlot pioneer; beautiful estate grounds

Markham Vineyards St. Helena markhamvineyards.com Historic stone winery; Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon; visitor-friendly

Louis M. Martini Winery St. Helena louismartini.com Napa institution since 1933; Monte Rosso vineyard wines are exceptional

Cain Vineyard & Winery St. Helena cainfive.com Mountain estate above Spring Mountain; Cain Five Bordeaux blend