Californiawithin Napa Valley
St. Helena
The historic heart of Napa winemaking — ripe, full-bodied Cabernet from warm alluvial fans.
Est. 1993
History
St. Helena was recognized as an AVA in 1993, named for the town settled in the 1850s that became the cradle of Napa winemaking. Charles Krug established the county's first commercial winery here in 1861, and the Beringer brothers founded their estate in 1876. The alluvial fans at the base of the Mayacamas produce rich, ripe, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Petite Sirah — among the most generous and immediately approachable reds in the valley [1].
Dominant Varietals
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Notable Producers
- · Charles Krug
- · Beringer
- · Spottswoode
- · Duckhorn
- · Sutter Home
Culinary Tradition
St. Helena's ripe, generous reds pair with grilled and smoked steaks, braised short ribs, and aged cheddar.
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