New World

If the world of wine were a stage, Napa Valley  would undoubtedly be its most charismatic leading star. Nestled just north of San Francisco, this small but mighty strip of land—only 30 miles long and five miles wide—has done more to shape the global perception of luxury wine than perhaps any other region outside of Europe. But what is it about Napa that makes wine collectors reach for their glasses and chefs design entire menus around a single Cabernet? It isn’t just the glit