The Carneros region covers 90 square miles (230 km²) located along the low-lying hills of the Mayacamas range as it descends underneath San Francisco Bay.
Elevations of most vineyards range from 400 feet (120 m) in the foothills to near sea level closer to the bay.
The official boundaries of the AVA fall into both Napa and Sonoma counties with the largest portion being in Sonoma and entitled to use the Sonoma Valley AVA designation as well.
The Napa portion of Los Carneros is similarly entitled to use the Napa Valley AVA designation.
The region is moderately cool and windy with marked influences from nearby San Pablo Bay, making it the coolest and windiest AVA in both Napa & Sonoma.
Early morning fog is a persistent feature.
The Carneros region covers 90 square miles (230 km²) located along the low-lying hills of the Mayacamas range as it descends underneath San Francisco Bay. Elevations of most vineyards range from 400 feet (120 m) in the foothills to near sea level closer to the bay. The official boundaries of the AVA fall into both Napa and Sonoma counties with the largest portion being in Sonoma and entitled to use the Sonoma Valley AVA designation as well. The Napa portion of Los Carneros is similarly entitled to use the Napa Valley AVA designation. The region is moderately cool and windy with marked influences from nearby San Pablo Bay, making it the coolest and windiest AVA in both Napa & Sonoma. Early morning fog is a persistent feature.
Los Carneros AVA