Top 100 sparkling wines of Napa County

Discover the top 100 best sparkling wines of Napa County of North Coast as well as the best winemakers in the region. Explore the varietals of the sparkling wines that are popular of Napa County and the best vintages to taste in this region.

Discovering the wine region of Napa County

The wine region of Napa County is located in the region of North Coast of California of United States. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Duckhorn or the Domaine Seghesio produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Napa County are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet franc, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Napa County often reveals types of flavors of cherry, peach or lemon and sometimes also flavors of apricot, minerality or lime.

In the mouth of Napa County is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 71 estates and châteaux in the of Napa County, producing 95 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Napa County go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison).

Discover the grape variety: Pinot

Pinot noir is a grape variety that originated in France (Burgundy). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by small bunches, and small grapes. Pinot noir can be found in many vineyards: Burgundy, Alsace, Jura, South-West, Languedoc & Roussillon, Cognac, Bordeaux, Savoie & Bugey, Loire Valley, Champagne, Armagnac, Lorraine, Beaujolais, Rhône Valley, Provence & Corsica.

Food and wine pairing with a sparkling wine of Napa County

sparkling wines from the region of Napa County go well with generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, appetizers and snacks or lean fish such as recipes of crab matoutou, beetroot chips or fish soup.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wine of Napa County

On the nose in the region of Napa County often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, stone fruit or toasty and sometimes also flavors of almonds, nutty or honey. In the mouth in the region of Napa County is a powerful with a nice vivacity and a fine and pleasant bubble.

News from the vineyard of Napa County

Napa ‘library’ auction has rare Screaming Eagle and Harlan magnums

Screaming Eagle, Harlan Estate, Mayacamas and Spottswoode are among the major names featured in the Napa Valley Library Wine Auction via Sotheby’s. More than 50 lots have been assembled for the sale, which began online this week and will culminate in a live auction on 5 February in New York. Organised in partnership with trade body Napa Valley Vintners, the auction includes vintages back to 1978 and wines have been sourced direct from winery cellars. One rare lot involves a magnum of each of Scr ...

Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, says wine body proposal

Starting with the 2021 vintage, non-late harvest Alsace Riesling must be ‘dry’, as defined by EU regulations, according to a proposed decree agreed by a two-thirds majority of the Alsace Winegrowers’ Association (AVA). Winemakers backed the plan at a vote in Colmar last week, although it requires approval from France’s appellation body, INAO. The move comes in addition to the introduction of a standardised way of communicating sweetness levels on Alsace AOC still wines. As per EU rul ...

Serving Thanksgiving wine: Expert tips

Thanksgiving is an excuse to indulge in the company of your family – and Thanksgiving 2021 will likely see even more indulgence than normal as people celebrate getting together again at this time of year. So pull out your best bottles and follow these top wine serving tips for a successful Thanksgiving. Serve red wines at 16-18°C (61-65°F) Your full-bodied California Cabernet or Brunello di Montalcino may be described as at the peak of its powers when served at ‘room temperature’. However, ...

Top wines in regions and sub-regions of Napa County