Coombsville Info

A quiet area, in the southeastern corner of the Napa Valley, tucked up against thefoothills of the Vacas Range, just outside of historic Napa town. Most people who visit Napa never pass through it, or even know it exists. Yet, for anyone who has cherished the renowned quality of Napa Valley wines or has fallen in love with the epicurean delights of Wine Country living, Coombsville is an absolute must-see destination.  Coombsville is poised to be acknowledged as the next Napa Valley sub-appellation, and here are just a few of the many reasons why this wine growing region is so special:


Wines
Coombsville vintners production mirrors that of Napa Valley at large, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordelais varietals. Due to its varied soil types and the numerous meso-climates spread throughout its rolling landscape, excellent examples of Syrah, Chardonnay, and Pinot Noir are also produced. Coombsville wines can be recognized by their typically soft but significant tannins, which provide excellent structure and mouthfeel, along with underlying layers of earth and mineral flavors. They are quite often approachable yet sophisticated and layered and not at all simplistic.

Soils
Coombsville itself is a bowl-shaped depression, cradled by a
crescent-shaped section of the foothills of the Vacas Range, topped by Mt. George and Atlas Peak and flanked by the town of Napa and the Napa River. Most of the area was blanketed by volcanic ash from Mt. George. Alluvial flows covered the ash with cobble-stone strewn layers of rich loams. Pockets of volcanic soils and rocks pepper the landscape as well. The gravelly loams and rocky volcanic soils drain easily and the ash sub-soils and hold water, which the vines can access as the dry growing season progresses.

Climate
Coombsville weather is moderated by its proximity to the San Pablo Bay.  Frosts are mitigated, fog covers settle more frequently and burn off later in the day than our neighbors to the North. The vines bud early and the grapes tend to be harvested later, making for a long, slow ripening period. Daily average high temperatures can be as much as ten degrees cooler during the hot months than most other appellations, and heatspikes tend to be less severe. All of this limits dehydration, preserves acidity levels, and generally aids even ripening patterns.

Location
Coombsville is close by. Coombsville wineries are 10 minutes from Downtown Napa restaurants, hotels, spas, and B&B's. 20 minutes from Yountville's Michelin stars. 30
minutes from St. Helena's shopping. 40 minutes from Calistoga's charm. And only an hour from the Bay Bridge! A weekend getaway to Coombsville is close to home, and far from the bustle of the City.

People
Coombsville's wineries are, without exception, small producers, family-owned, and visits are by appointment only. We can't wait to meet you.