Wine Grapes and Bulk Wine from Napa County
Napa Valley is a narrow valley, about 30 miles long and 5 miles across at its widest, with a dry Mediterranean climate and elevations from sea level to about 2,600 feet. Napa Valley Vintners counts 17 approved sub-appellations inside it, from valley-floor areas such as Oakville and Rutherford to mountain areas such as Howell Mountain and Spring Mountain District.
For buyers, the small scale is the main story. The valley supplies only about 4 percent of California's wine grape harvest, and Cabernet Sauvignon alone makes up roughly 54 percent of its planted acreage. That concentration gives Napa a clear identity and keeps supply tight, which is why the same variety can carry very different prices depending on the sub-appellation and the vineyard.
On HarvestLink, Napa County lots are listed by the ton for grapes and by the gallon for bulk wine. Some sellers list confidentially under NDA, in which case you still see the variety, vintage, quantity and price, but not the winery or vineyard name.
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What to check before you buy or sell
- Ask which appellation the fruit or wine comes from. "Napa County," "Napa Valley" and a sub-appellation such as Oakville are different things, and label rules apply to each.
- Confirm the vintage and, for bulk wine, the lab numbers (ABV, total sulfites) on the actual lot before you agree to buy.
- Compare on the same basis: price per ton for grapes, price per gallon for wine, and whether the price is delivered or FOB.
- Expect a premium over most other California regions, and check that the premium is for something you can actually claim on your label.
Frequently asked questions
Is Napa County the same as Napa Valley?
Not exactly. Napa Valley is an American Viticultural Area inside Napa County, and the county has some vineyard land outside the valley appellation. Check the exact appellation a seller lists before you plan to name it on a label.
Why are Napa grapes and bulk wine priced higher?
Supply is small compared with the region's reputation, and Cabernet Sauvignon from named sub-appellations is in strong demand. Price also reflects vintage, farming practice and quality, so compare lots on the same basis.
How do I find Napa lots on HarvestLink?
Use the buttons on this page to see current Napa County grape and bulk wine lots, or save a search and HarvestLink emails you once a day when a new matching lot is listed.
Guides that help
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Sources
Figures come from the sources above and change over time. Educational information, not legal, tax or financial advice.
About HarvestLink
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