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Feature Article
The St. Helena AVA in Napa Valley is a clearly defined appellation, both historically and geographically.
St. Helena ~ Napa Valley (AVA)
St. Helena Viticultural Area – historical development and physical characteristics
The valley in the St. Helena area is narrow and is almost entirely the product of river erosion, unlike any other stretch of the Napa Valley floor.
by
Alan Goldfarb
July 19, 2006
There are an estimated 80 wineries that call the St. Helena appellation in Napa Valley home, and a number of others who use fruit – primarily Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel – from the AVA. Some of the more well-known producers are Spottswoode, Beringer, Charles Krug, Corison, Duckhorn, Flora Springs, Freemark Abbey, Heitz, Joseph Phelps, and Merryvale.
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