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Carneros Estate Vineyard
 In the southernmost corner of Napa Valley and Sonoma County lies the Carneros
region. First planted to grapes in the early 1800’s it was mostly used as
range land for cattle and sheep (“Carneros" means sheep in Spanish). In
the heart of this cool climate viticultural area lays our Cuvaison Estate
vineyard. In 1979 Cuvaison recognized this land for its stellar wine
growing potential, with a climate that is characterized by fog and cool
breezes from the San Pablo Bay, gently rolling hills and dense clay soils.
The morning fog keeps the grapes from heating up too quickly, while the
afternoon wind lowers leaf temperature and dries the dew left by the
morning fog. Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah and Merlot thrive in this
environment and are characterized as elegant, crisp, refreshing wines with
pronounced fruit nuances. |
