Top 10 Napa Valley Wines Under $50

Top 10 Napa Valley Wine Under $50

California’s Napa Valley wine have become world renowned.  Among the best Napa Valley wine are these award winners.

1. Oakville Ranch 2007 Chardonnay($46) – a rich Napa Valley wine with a full, oaky taste.  Notes include apple, vanilla, and honey.  Chardonnay is best with seafood and white meats, and with basil, cream, and garlic sauces.

2. Hagafen 2005 Estate Merlot($29) – a soft red Napa Valley wine with cherry and plum flavors and notes of cedar pairs best with tuna, beef, mushroom, and goat cheese.

3. Edgewood 2006 Cabernet($25) – a fruit forward Napa Valley wine that pairs well with wild game, mustard, squash, and lamb.

4. Andretti 2006 Cabernet($44)

5. Frank Family 2006 Cabernet($45)

6. Felicity 2005 Sodaro Estate Bordeaux ($42) – a full red Napa Valley wine with notes of currant and cedar, fruity and pairs best with red meat, strong cheese, or stews.

7. Franciscan 2005 Magnificat ($50) – a garnet Napa Valley wine with notes of cherry, plum, dark chocolate, and black tea.  This red pairs best with red meats and game.

8. Banknote 2006 Red Blend ($32) – this red Napa Valley wine carries notes of vanilla, sweet oak and mocha.  It pairs best with red meats and spicy foods.

9. Stonegate 2004 Wappo Vineyard Petit Verdot ($60) – a medium white Napa Valley wine, with notes of raspberry, violet, and spice.  This Napa Valley wine pairs best with light dishes, white meats, and pastas.

10. Mumm Blanc de Noirs ($19) – this pink sparkling Napa Valley wine has a fruity taste and hints of cherry that make it perfect with grilled chicken, and barbecue.