Top 100 wines of Capay Valley

Discover the top 100 best wines of Capay Valley of Central Valley as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the wines that are popular of Capay Valley and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Capay Valley

The wine region of Capay Valley is located in the region of Yolo County of Central Valley of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Casey Flat Ranch or the Domaine Casey Flat Ranch produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Capay Valley are Viognier, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Capay Valley often reveals types of flavors of earth, oak or black fruit and sometimes also flavors of non oak, microbio or spices.

In the mouth of Capay Valley is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 6 estates and châteaux in the of Capay Valley, producing 15 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Capay Valley go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or veal.

News from the vineyard of Capay Valley

Amanda Barnes wins Fortnum & Mason award for The South America Wine Guide

Decanter contributor and Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) judge Amanda Barnes has been awarded the Debut Drink Book award in the Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards 2022 for her The South America Wine Guide book. The annual Fortnum & Mason Food and Drink Awards, now in its 10th year, champions the achievements of the UK’s current and emerging writers, editors, publishers, photographers, broadcasters and personalities who ‘encourage us to enjoy, explore, experiment and discover more ab ...

Group of winegrowers seeks UNESCO recognition for ungrafted vines

The Francs de Pied (Ungrafted Vines) group, which last met two weeks ago at Pasquet’s Liber Pater winery in the Graves, consists of a growing circle of vignerons who work with ungrafted vineyards planted to native varieties. The list includes Francs de Pied president Loïc Pasquet himself, vice-president Egon Müller (Mosel), and secretary Andrea Polidoro of Cupano (Montalcino) and Contrada Contro (Marche); as well as Gocha Chkhaidze of leading Georgian winery, Askaneli; Thibault Liger-Belair (Bur ...

Join Decanter’s Brunello di Montalcino masterclass in New York

We’re excited to host the Brunello di Montalcino – A Study In Contrasts masterclass at the debut Decanter Fine Wine Encounter NYC taking place in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District on Saturday, 18th June. The best Brunello di Montalcino wines sit alongside some of the world’s greats. Known for their elegant yet concentrated fruits and powerful, structured style this unmissable masterclass will offer Italian wine lovers a fantastic opportunity to get to grips with the terroir, styl ...