Meet the Up Valley treasure
Though all of Napa is known for its Cab magic, Oakville houses its most famed vineyards of all. A 20-minute drive from the start of Highway 29, this northern sub-region is arguably the most definitive history lesson of Napa Cabernet.

The wines you know (and the library Cabs that are kept hush-hush) all start here. With complex dark fruit flavors elevated by toasty oak spice, this full-bodied red is a hands-down winner.

Matt’s favorite pick from the Grand Cru of Coombsville
This bold Cabernet hails from Napa’s young, southernmost AVA. Coombsville is nestled within an ancient volcanic caldera. During the growing season, fog and breeze from nearby San Pablo Bay fill the caldera – then dissipate late – maintaining temperatures 10 degrees cooler than Napa's northern vineyards. 

Dark and intense with flavors of ripe black plum, dark red berries and a dash of spice shine light on why Matt is certain Coombsville is Napa’s brightest rising star.