Located in northern California, Napa County is known for its regional wine industry. One of the original counties of California, Napa was created in 1850 at the time of statehood and its population grew as entrepreneurs and pioneers moved to the area. With a 2010 population of 136,484, Napa County has really expanded.
Napa County has an area of 789 square miles consisting of 748 square miles of land and 40 square miles of water (according to the U.S. Census Bureau). It's located more East than Sonoma County and has a warmer summer climate which makes it favorable for wines like Cabernet Sauvignon.
Considered one of America's most viticulteral areas, Napa County has a history in wine that dates back to the early 19th century. The county consisted of over 140 wineries in the late 19th century and now has about 400 wineries with many of the original wineries still operating today. With grape varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, and others, Napa is famous for it's popular flavors and has approximately 5 million visitors every year!
With all the wineries located in Napa County, it may be hard to choose which ones should be on your list to visit. Click here for reviews on some of the best wineries in Napa!
