The Carneros Wine Appellation is known for producing fine Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and sparkling wines. The region spans the southern end of both Napa and Sonoma Valleys, running from just southwest of the town of Napa to just southwest of Sonoma.
The area gets fog and breezes from nearby San Pablo Bay, giving it a cooler climate than other parts of wine country, an ideal climate for Pinot Noir. Wine Spectator recently awarded the region 94 points for its ’07 Pinot Noir vintage.
On Saturday, October 17 you can experience harvest season with a unique Carneros Wineries wine trail. The event features 18 wineries, including Cuvaison winery and several wineries never before open to the public.
The event runs from 10 AM - 4 PM. Advanced tickets can be purchased from the Carneros Wine Alliance web site. The site also includes a map of participating Carneros Wineries.
