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Napa Valley

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Obscure to World Famous


The origins of Napa Valley winemaking started humbly in the mid-1800s when a small group of growers and vintners settled in the valley. Trials and tribulations including phylloxera (root louse) and then the 1920 enactment of Prohibition shook the valley and many vineyards and wineries were abandoned.

After the repeal of Prohibition in 1933 the valley started to recover and the Napa Valley Vintners was established to create a unified front in the growth of the region. 40 years later, things were about to change.

In 1976, it was the tasting heard ‘round the world that crowned Napa a king among wine regions. After visiting Napa Valley, a British-born winemaker named Steven Spurrier selected six Chardonnays and six Cabernet Sauvignons to compete in the famous 'Paris Tasting'.

Though up against the best French wines that year, two Napa Valley wines (one red, one white) took top honors. This tasting, later coined “The Judgment of Paris,” launched Napa Valley and the California wine industry into legendary status.

Explore the Valley


As you explore Napa Valley's diverse vineyards and cellars, you'll uncover wines that reflect the dedication and expertise of generations of vintners. Napa Valley wines are celebrated for their opulent, full-bodied notes and intricate bouquets.

Shaped by the region’s exceptional microclimate and soil conditions, Napa
is perfectly suited for cultivating bold and rich reds like Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Explore our portfolio of Napa Valley-based wine brands, including Jayson by Pahlmeyer, Louis M. Martini, 
William Hill, and Orin Swift, to discover a new favorite that embodies the distinct richness and quality that Napa Valley is famous for.

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Featured Napa Valley Wines

Jayson by Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay V21 750ML
93
pts

sale price $64.99
Our 2021 Jayson Chardonnay offers a captivating interplay of richness and finesse, with a soulful complexity revealing itself with each sip. The nose is greeted with aromas of orange blossom and honeysuckle, lemon oil, and crushed Marcona almond. Notes of preserved Meyer lemon introduce the bright, finely detailed palate, the integrated oak profile lending a complementing mid-palate richness. Interwoven notes of butterscotch, marzipan, and grilled pineapple slowly emerge and sustain through a long, layered finish.
Orin Swift Palermo 750ML 2021
90
pts

sale price $69.99
Poured as a dark garnet, the wine opens with primary aromas of ripe cassis and blackberry. Supporting hints of dark chocolate, toasted oak and cedar support the typical Orin Swift Cabernet Sauvignon nose. The entry is flooding with notes of dark fruits and a mid-palate bolstered with redcurrant, bay leaf and a reemergence of cassis. The wine closes with well-developed tannins and a striking minerality despite the supple and soft finish.
William Hill Napa Valley Chardonnay V21 750ML

sale price $35.00
The William Hill Estate Winery 2021 Napa Valley Chardonnay is an elegant expression of California's acclaimed winegrowing region. Aromas of toasted caramel and warm brioche radiate from the glass. The mouthfeel is luscious and creamy, revealing layers of apple, pear and vanilla with a dollop of lemon custard. Notes of lemon zest brighten the long, crisp finish.
Louis M. Martini Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon V21 750ML

sale price $54.99
Mountain and benchland vineyards deliver a layered wine with structure, fruit intensity and finesse. Layers of vanilla and cassis are complemented by hints of cedar and a dusty finish on the palate. <br><br> The 2021 growing season marked a much-welcome return to ideal. Winter rains quenched the soil, setting the stage for dry weather the rest of the season. Over the summer, conditions stayed uneventful and mild, giving the grapes the luxury of hanging on the vine. Harvest began early, producing low yields of small berries with intense flavor concentration and optimal ripeness. <br><br> After early morning harvesting, the grapes were gently destemmed and put into upright tanks to cold soak for up to three days. To further extract flavor and varietal character, the wine was given pump-overs three times a day and kept on skins for 15 to 20 days of maceration time. The wine was then transferred to French (25% new) oak barrels for a period of 18 months.
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