While there are many factors at play, did
you know that the overarching taste and color of wine come from its grapes and how the wine is aged?
In Napa Valley, you may wonder what
grapes are the most popular in a place known as “wine country.”
To broaden your wine knowledge, here are
the most popular grapes found in Napa Valley:
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Sauvignon comes from ripe red
grapes, and in Napa Valley, it accounts
for 40 percent of their total production and 55 percent of the area’s crop
value. The flavor depends on where the vineyard plants, the amount of sun and
type of soil, and watering. However, the varieties here in wine country range
from notes of black fruits to cherries, plums, currant, and of course zesty
spices from oak barrel aging. - Chardonnay: Chardonnay is the second most popular
grape in Napa Valley because the area is home to calcium-rich soil and ideal
crisp climates. The chardonnays here are complex, vibrant, lively, and even have butter
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While there are many factors at play, did
you know that the overarching taste and color of wine come from its grapes and how the wine is aged?
In Napa Valley, you may wonder what
grapes are the most popular in a place known as “wine country.”
To broaden your wine knowledge, here are
the most popular grapes found in Napa Valley:
- Cabernet Sauvignon: Cabernet Sauvignon comes from ripe red
grapes, and in Napa Valley, it accounts
for 40 percent of their total production and 55 perc
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