Napa-Carneros Wineries (Back to overview)
There are many serious wineries located on the Napa Valley side of the Carneros AVA. This is one of the first places in California that Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were taken seriously.
Domaine Carneros
Domaine Carneros is an impressive winery located just off the Carneros Highway. It is one of the best sparkling wine producers in America. Eileen Crane is the head winemaker.
Artesa Winery
In 1997, Codorniu Napa was renamed Artesa Winery. The Codorniu Family has been making wine for an astounding 15 generations. Their philosophy is, "Our roots are in Carneros, but our reach is long."
Saintsbury
Saintsbury founders David Graves and Richard Ward were pioneers in Carneros. They were among the first to experiment with different Pinot Noir clones. Saintsbury’s Pinot Noir Vineyard Series is a collection of several single vineyard Pinots from some of the best properties in Carneros.
Ancien Wines
Ancien Wines is a boutique producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They source grapes from high-end vineyards in Napa, Sonoma and Santa Barbara. Each bottling is designed to express the unique characteristics of the local region.
Etude Wines
Founded by Tony Soter, Etude Wines specializes in Pinot Noir but also produces several Bordeaux grapes. Soter's winery is located near the Napa River in the Carneros wine region.
Acacia Winery
Acacia Winery is located on Las Amigas Road in Southern Carneros near the San Pablo Bay. The winery grows Pinot Noir and Chardonnay on its 150 acre vineyard and also buys grapes from other growers.
Ceja Vineyards
Ceja Vineyards is located on the Napa side of the Carneros AVA, but the winery makes wine from Napa and Sonoma County grapes. They are best known for Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Chardonnay.
McKenzie Mueller
In 1989, McKenzie Mueller Vineyards and Winery was established by Karen McKenzie and Bob Mueller. They currently produce 2,500 cases of wine a year in the Napa Valley side of the Carneros AVA.
Truchard Vineyards
Originally, Truchard Vineyards only sold fruit to other wineries. Wines are now made under the Truchard label from some of the grapes grown on their 270 acre estate vineyard.
Adastra Vineyards
Adastra Vineyards produces small amounts of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Merlot. Owners Chris and Naomi Thorpe work with Pam Starr and Edwin Richards to produce deep, flavorful Pinots.
Tricycle Wine Company
Tricycle Wine Company is a parent corporation for 3 distinct labels: Molnar Family, Kazmer & Blaise, and Obsidian Ridge. There are also 3 partners that own the venture: Arpad G. Molnar, Peter Kazmer Molnar, and Michael Blaise Terrien.
Bouchaine Vineyards
Bouchaine Vineyards is a 100 acre property located in the eastern part of Carneros. Gerret and Tatiana Copeland are the owners of this historic property. They take particular pride in using environmentally sensitive farming techniques on their land.
Casa Carneros
Casa Carneros is a tiny producer that prides itself on Pinot Noir and Merlot. These wines truly have personality; you can taste the passion of the owners in each sip. The 7 acre Casa Carneros Vineyard is owned by Melissa Moravec and Kurt Reaume. There are few more attentive custodians of the land than this couple.
Carneros Creek Winery - Mahoney Vineyards
In 1972, Carneros Creek Winery was established by Francis and Kathy Mahoney. They set out to produce Pinot Noir that could compete with Burgundy. Since then, they have been one of the pioneers in the AVA's re-birth.
Patz & Hall
In 1988, Patz & Hall was established in the Carneros wine region. The winery sources Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from several parts of California including Napa Valley, Russian River Valley, Santa Lucia Highlands, Sonoma Coast, and Mendocino County.
Talisman Cellars
Talisman Cellars is another Pinot Noir specialist from Carneros. They make small quantities several single vineyard Pinots. They are acclaimed by critics and the wine press.
iheartwine said:
I heart Domaine Carneros!
Posted 640 days ago.
diamondgirl said:
Carneros Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are my favorite. I enjoy sparkling wine from here too.
Posted 640 days ago.