The first people to live in Napa Valley were the Wappo Indians, with “Napa” translating to “the land of plenty”, which was a perfectly apt title for a place that had rivers rich with salmon, all kinds of wild animals including cats and bears, and of course it’s famous greenery cloaking the valley floor.
Officially, Charles Krug is considered the founder of the beautiful Napa Valley, because he developed the very first commercial in the Valley in 1861. By 1889 the region had well over 140 wineries, including Schramsberg, Inglenook and Beringer, the most popular in the area. Unfortunately, 1889 also saw Phylloxera reach the vineyards; a powerful epidemic that destroyed the vast majority of crops in Napa Valley.
In 1919 the Valley had found itself a new enemy, which was of course Prohibition. Almost all of the wineries and vineyard were forced to close there doors, with the exception of those producing and supplying wine for use in the Churches of the region. The law of Prohibition stretched out over more than fourteen years, and greatly damaged the industry at the time. However, during the second World War, the organization of the Napa Valley Vintners was formed and set about promoting all things wine related with many great successes.
Throughout the 1950s and 60s Napa Valley gained substantial growth and was widely recognized and respected amongst socialites who often both indulged in, and discussed, wines. These 20 odd years also witnessed the birth of vintners and winemakers of the new generation, leading the 1970s to see about an overabundance of innovations in the field of wine making it possible for Napa Valley to achieve first place at a wine tasting contest in France, winning it the place of pride it now holds today.
1968 saw the forming of the Agriculture Preserve Ordinance which since then has always ensured the health and happiness of vintners and locals alike as well as the Napa Valley’s development by arranging auctions and helping with the raising of funds totaling millions of dollars. 1982 was an especially significant year historically for Napa Valley as it attained a classification as a Vitcultural Area. It has large amounts of soil of various PH levels making it perfect for growing grapes to make wines.
Napa Valley, boasting more than 300 wineries has firmly established itself as a leader in wine production. If you are a wine connoisseur it is undoubtedly the perfect place to vacation. From seeing the most magically enchanting wineries to sampling the produce here the wine tours make for an absolutely unforgettable trip.

Napa Valley, around 30 miles in length, boasts over 45,000 acres devoted entirely to the growing of grapes. Its widest point is 5 miles, while the valley narrows to only 1 mile as you reach Calistoga. It is recognized world wide as one of the greatest wine regions. When taking the Napa Valley Wine Tour you will appreciate how the right wine for each meal can make a huge difference.
It is widely considered a fact that red wine should accompany a meal of red meat while white wine should be served with chicken and fish, however there are times when this rule should be broken. There are a lot of international foods with a wide variety of delicate flavors that need a wine to match, and this will not always be the color you might expect. Napa Win Tours will help you in learning the skills needed to choose the perfect wine for each dish, as well as the opportunity to learn more about your favorite bottles.

You don’t need to be a wine connoisseur to find a bottle to suit your meals while here, although by the time you leave that wont be a problem, the fact is the high quality of all the wines produced in Napa Valley makes it hard to go wrong, even if traditionally speaking your wine is not suited to the dish.
Even though wine is created all over California in various different locations, Sonoma County and Napa Valley are the only regions people commonly visit when they have a wine tour of California in mind. Napa Valley has established itself as a capital in the United States when it comes to fine wine and dining.

When touring Napa Valley or Sonoma County you will have the option of going with a pre set itinerary or taking your time while setting your own schedule; it’s a laid back way to spend what will be an unforgettable weekend away – of course if you are staying for longer than a few days it is worth taking advantage of both opportunities as you will not be able to find them again elsewhere.