AVA

Coombsville

Location: California, United States

Legal name: Coombsville

Region: Napa Valley

Nested under: Napa Valley

Coombsville is a cooler Napa Valley AVA southeast of the city of Napa, strongly shaped by marine air and a protected bowl-like landscape. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot often show black cherry, cassis, graphite, dusty earth, and fresher acidity than many warmer Napa sites. For drinkers, Coombsville is a useful cue for Napa reds that emphasize balance, savory detail, and fine tannin.

Notable Rules

Nested within Napa Valley AVA. Coombsville was recognized as a distinct AVA in 2011 and remains an origin designation.

Also Known As

Coombsville AVA

Sources & References

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REFERENCE NOTE

This entry is written as an educational overview and may synthesize public regulatory, historical, and editorial sources. It is not an official regulatory record.