Mousing over the map above will reveal the different wine appellations of Napa Valley. Clicking will take you to wineries, lodging, restaurants and other businesses located in that particular wine appellation.

An appellation is a geographical indication used to identify where the grapes for a wine were grown. The rules that govern appellations are dependent on the country in which the . . . More from Wikapedia

Appellation America - If there was any concept that could be concluded from our tasting of Napa Valley wines it was this: There’s a quiet evolution taking place in the Napa Valley. Some producers have taken up the cudgel of terroir-driven wines.The wines are beginning to be ratcheted back through various means both in the cellar and in the vineyard . . . more on this story

Understanding Wine Labels - The label on a bottle of wine undergoes more regulatory and creative scrutiny than perhaps any label on any other commodity. After a design is created and selected . . . more on this article.