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Feature Article
"Oy, such a heavy load to carry...but it's worth it for the bounty that's produced from Atlas Peak's trio of distinct growing areas."
Atlas Peak ~ Napa Valley (AVA)
The Three Facets of Atlas Peak
Atlas Peak has just a few wineries located on its high slopes but its three unique growing areas make this a decidedly versatile appellation.
by
Alan Goldfarb
October 12, 2007
nlike some appellations in the Napa Valley, which experience regular amounts of coastal fog in the evenings, much of the Atlas Peak American Viticultural Area (AVA) has relatively fog-free evenings. This, despite the fact that its location suggests that Atlas Peak should experience the same temperature inversions. In fact, it can be 
about 10-15 degrees cooler during the day on Atlas Peak as compared to the floor below; with cooler nights and warmer days on the east side of the area than the west side.
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