Yountville AVA

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Yountville AVA is a renowned American Viticultural Area in Napa Valley, California, known for its premium Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux-style wines.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf American Viticultural Area
wine region
abbreviation AVA
climate cooler than southern Napa Valley
moderate
climateInfluence San Pablo Bay
country United States
economicActivity wine production
grapeCategory Bordeaux varieties
grapeVariety Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Malbec
Merlot
Petit Verdot
Sauvignon Blanc
hasAgriculturalUse viticulture
knownFor Bordeaux-style blends
age-worthy red wines
premium Cabernet Sauvignon
locatedIn California
Napa County
Napa Valley
North Coast AVA
locatedNear town of Yountville
namedAfter Yountville, California
partOf Napa Valley AVA
primaryWineColor red
regionType sub-appellation of Napa Valley
regulatoryBody Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
secondaryWineColor white
soilType alluvial soils
gravelly loam
volcanic soils
tourismType wine tourism
typicalWineProfile dark fruit flavors
firm structure
herbal notes
viticulturalAreaStatus federally recognized
wineClassification New World wine region
wineStyle balanced acidity
ripe tannins
structured Cabernet Sauvignon
within North Coast wine region


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