Oakville AVA
The Oakville AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA and centered on the town of Oakville, California. The appellation extends over a flat expanse of well-drained gravel soil between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. Oakville AVA is known for its success with Bordeaux varietals, which have produced wines of rich texture, firm tannins, and notes of mint and herbs.
| Wine region | |
To-Kalon Vineyard, Robert Mondavi Winery. | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1993 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Napa Valley AVA |
| Other regions in Napa Valley AVA | Atlas Peak AVA, Calistoga AVA, Chiles Valley AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, Howell Mountain AVA, Los Carneros AVA, Mt. Veeder AVA, Coombsville AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, Rutherford AVA, Spring Mountain District AVA, St. Helena AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, Wild Horse Valley AVA, Yountville AVA |
| Soil conditions | well-drained gravel |
| Total area | 5,700 acres (23 km2) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 5,000 acres (20 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay |
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