Fine Wine Magazine is a Finland publication which is quite influencial. Recently, the magazine has classified Napa Valley Wineries similar to Bordeaux classification. The article also explains the pros and cons of different classification systems. Finally, it was decided the rating will be based on the following factors: the wine’s quality 45%, its price 20%, the terroir 20%, the winemaking philosophy 10%, and history 5%. In order to avoid vintage difference, wines from multiple vintages will be tasted. And also for this reason, the winery must have at least 15 years of history.
** First Growth **
Harlan Estate
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon
Colgin, Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon
Araujo, Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Heitz, Martha’s Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
** Second Growth **
Dalla Valle, Maya
Abreu, Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon
Pahlmeyer Red
Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon
Shafer, Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Joseph Phelps, Insignia
Dominus
Opus One
Dunn, Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Caymus, Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon
Chateau Montelena, Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Stag’s Leap, Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietary Red
Rubicon Estate, Rubicon Proprietary Blend
Following are wineries that produced very good quality wines but without 15 years of history.
Bond St. Eden
Colgin Cabernet Sauvignon Tychson Buy Prozac online without prescription Hill Vineyard
Abreu Thorevilos
Bond Pluribus
Blanket Estate
Paul Hobbs Beckstoffer Cabernet Sauvignon To Kalon Vineyard
Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Vineyard Buy Nolvadex Online Pharmacy No Prescription Needed Cabernet Sauvignon
Vineyard 29 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Cargiulo 575 OVX Cabernet Sauvignon
Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
BOnd Melbury
Colgin IX Estate Napa Valley Red Wine
Scarecrow
Sloan
Schrader Cabernet Sauvignon
Ovid Napa Valley
Philip Togni Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon Hillside Block
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