Carneros

Carneros is a wine region in Napa Valley / Sonoma County, USA.

The signature grape is Pinot Noir, backed by Chardonnay.

The climate is maritime/oceanic.

The vineyards themselves read as mountains.

Red wine, dry white wine and sparkling wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows berries and herbs and reflect the region’s cool climate.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, chicken, salads and light pasta dishes.

Serve at 10 to 13°C.

Keeps for 3 to 7 years.

In the glass.

Red: Berries and herbs.

Sparkling: Reflect the region's cool climate.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Arietta 'H Block Hudson Vineyards' Cabernet Franc - Merlot, Napa Valley, USA
• Aubert Wines Larry Hyde & Sons Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros, USA
• Buena Vista Winery Chardonnay, Carneros, USA
• Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Brut Cuvee, Napa Valley, USA
• Domaine Carneros by Taittinger Le Reve Blanc de Blancs Sparkling Brut, Napa Valley, USA
• Domaine Carneros Estate Pinot Noir, Napa Valley, USA
• DuMOL Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay, Carneros, USA
• Etude Grace Benoist Ranch Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Carneros, USA

At the table.

• seafood
• chicken
• salads
• light pasta dishes

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 10 to 13°C.
• Keeps for 3 to 7 years.

Nearby regions.

Carneros: common questions

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