Los Carneros, Napa Valley
Cuvaison is a frequently mentioned name around Napa Valley, being one of the first trailblazers in modern California wine history! First to maximize the potential in Los Carneros for cool-climate grape varieties, Cuvaison unveiled premium quality sauvignon blanc, chardonnay and pinot noir. Acquired by the Schmidheiny’s in 1979, the family goes to great lengths to achieve the highest expression of the grapes and vineyards. Fast forward to today, Cuvaison embraces both ancient methods with top-notch technology in winemaking, while fastidiously working the vineyards with environmentally-friendly practices. With rising star, Steve Rogstad, as their winemaker since 2002, Cuvaison continually to purvey the finest, most sought-after wines. The estate was honored as one of the Top 100 Wineries in the World by Wine & Spirits in 2012.