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Which number is Spring Mountain AVA?
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What is misleading about the name of Spring Mountain AVA?
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This rugged hillside AVA on the western side of Napa is not actually a mountain. The name is a colloquial term used in Napa to describe a section of the Mayacamus mountains and refers to the numerous springs in the area.
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Describe the climate in Spring Mountain AVA.
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Spring Mountain is above the fog line but benefits from the cooling effects of winds from San Pablo Bay. Unlike other parts of Napa, however, these breezes come over the mountain range from the west rather than up the valley. The area enjoys relatively cool days and warm nights.
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Spring Mountain is decidedly (cooler/warmer) than Mount Veeder, but (cooler/warmer) than Diamond Mountain.
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Warmer than Mount Veeder, cooler than Diamond Mountain.
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What is the general character of Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain AVA?
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They are dark hued, with almost aggressive tannins and powerful density. These are some of Napa Valley's richest, strongest, most pungent wines.
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How much wine is produced by Fantesca Estate and Winery each year?
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Not very much. Fantesca produces just over 800 cases of Cabernet and 1000 cases of Chardonnay every year.
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Who is the esteemed winemaker of Fantesca Estate and Winery?
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Heidi Peterson Barrett, the same winemaker responsible for Paradigm and Screaming Eagle.
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How much wine is produced each year at Ritchie Creek Vineyard?
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Not very much at all. Just 800 cases of handcrafted estate wines from this small mountain vineyard site are produced each year.
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When was the Ritchie Creek Vineyard planted?
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1967
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