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Signature grapes
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Producers listed
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Bottles to find
St Helena is a sub-region of Napa Valley, USA.
The signature grape is Cabernet Sauvignon, backed by Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc.
The ground underneath is free-draining.
The climate is continental.
The vineyards themselves read as mountains and valley floor.
Red wine and dry white wine is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows rich.
Names to look for on a shelf: Beringer Vineyards, Duckhorn Vineyards, Joseph Phelps Winery and Turley Wine Cellars.
At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, roasted vegetables and rich sauces.
Serve at around 15°C.
Keeps for 10 to 20 years.
In the glass.
Red: Rich.
Grapes planted here.
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Cabernet Sauvignon
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Merlot
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Zinfandel
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Syrah
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Cabernet Franc
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Producers worth knowing.
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Beringer Vineyards
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Duckhorn Vineyards
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Joseph Phelps Winery
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Turley Wine Cellars
Bottles to look for.
- Abreu Vineyard Rothwell Hyde Red, St Helena, USA
- Bevan Cellars Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St Helena, USA
- Conn Creek St Helena Cabernet Sauvignon, California, USA
- Corison Cabernet Sauvignon, St Helena, USA
- Crocker & Starr Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley, USA
- Edge Hill St Helena Estate Mixed Blacks Field Blend, Napa Valley, USA
- Ehlers Estate 1886 Cabernet Sauvignon, St Helena, USA
- Grace Family Vineyards Cornelius Grove Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, St Helena, USA
At the table.
- Grilled meats
- Roasted vegetables
- Rich sauces
Serving and cellaring.
- Serve at around 15°C.
- Keeps for 10 to 20 years.
Nearby regions.
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Napa Valley's
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Diamond Mountain
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Howell Mountain
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Rutherford
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Oakville
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Carneros
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Oak Knoll District
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Calistoga
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St Helena: common questions
01.What grapes is St Helena known for?+
Cabernet Sauvignon is the signature grape of St Helena. Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc are also planted here.
02.What kind of wine does St Helena make?+
St Helena produces red wine and dry white wine.
03.Where is St Helena?+
You will find St Helena in USA, where it is a sub-region.
04.What food goes with St Helena wine?+
Try grilled meats, roasted vegetables and rich sauces.
05.How long does St Helena wine age?+
Keeps for 10 to 20 years, though it varies by producer and vintage.
More from here: every wine region in USA, or the wider Napa Valley guide.