
Vinification & maturation
Grapes
United States
Cabernet Sauvignon is associated here with California’s Napa Valley, a major Cabernet-producing region where approximately 95% of wineries are family-owned. Sustainability is prominent: more than one-third of vineyards hold Napa Green certification, while examples in the region include regenerative farming at Grgich and organic, biodynamic practices at Deloach Vineyard. The notes describe a diverse sector that includes both long-standing family ownership and acquisitions such as York Mountain Winery by Epoch Estate Wines.