Welcome to the Appellation Series

We're taking a tour across the state of California to explore the myriad of Appellations (AVA's) and what makes the vineyards and wineries so special in each.

We'll explore the AVA's growing conditions, the varietals that thrive within it and some of our favorite wines and winemakers from each.

The Maps says there's 142 unique AVA's in the state, so grab a glass of wine, this should be quite a journey...

David Carciere

Nov 30, 20223 min read

Oakville

Nestled in the center of Napa Valley, the Oakville AVA produces some of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignon. This district is small but...

David Carciere

Sep 21, 20223 min read

Russian River Valley

Located in the heart of Sonoma County, the Russian River Valley AVA is commonly accepted as California’s premiere Pinot Noir growing...

David Carciere

Jun 26, 20223 min read

Anderson Valley | Mendocino County

In our first article we'll be exploring the Anderson Valley AVA. Anderson Valley (AV) lies in Western Mendocino County along Highway 128...