The pioneers before
for winemaking in Napa Valley were George C. Yount, John Patchett and Charles
Krug, who are founders ofYountvilleand the vineyardCharles Krug.
Napa Valley consists of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% red Bordeaux blends, 9%
Chardonnay, 5% Merlot, etc. However, due to Napa Valley's terroir, the grape variety
Zinfandel is also significant, as it performs best on the rocky, free-draining soils.
slopes.
The region's
accessibility from San Francisco attracts millions of wine enthusiasts every year
or wine tourists to the valley to taste and experience its wine and gastronomy in
world class. Which is due to the area's global fame as a wine region, as
the wines are produced to high standards, in a popular style and are very good
marketed.
