These are some of Napa Valley’s most iconic wines. Your restaurant, hotel, or bar’s wine list should always maintain at least two (2 ) of these wines. Including some of these wines on your list will bring a level of elegance, class and recognition to your wine list.
- Screaming Eagle – Highly sought after and often considered one of the most prestigious Cabernet Sauvignon producers in Napa Valley.
- Harlan Estate – Renowned for its Bordeaux-style red blends, consistently receiving top ratings and recognition.
- Opus One – A collaborative effort between Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, producing Bordeaux-style blends that receive global acclaim.
- Dominus Estate – Known for producing Cabernet Sauvignon-based wines with a focus on elegance and balance.
- Shafer Vineyards – Recognized for its Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon, which has garnered numerous accolades.
- Colgin Cellars – Highly regarded for its small-production, high-quality wines, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux blends.
- Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars – Famous for winning the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, which brought international recognition to Napa Valley wines.
- Silver Oak Cellars – Notable for its Cabernet Sauvignon, aged to be approachable upon release while also having aging potential.
- Joseph Phelps Vineyards – Producer of the iconic “Insignia” Bordeaux-style blend, a consistent high-quality offering.