The Carneros Wine Alliance is an association of wineries and growers in the Carneros AVA (American Viticulture Area). One of the most rural of wine regions, Carneros (“the Ram” in Spanish ) is known for its natural beauty, its commitment to community and to the preservation of our environment. If you drive North from San Francisco and the Peninsula, across the Golden Gate or Bay Bridge, East from Marin County, West from the East Bay and South from Sacramento, you will find yourself in Carneros and at the crossroads of two major wine regions, the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. A cool climate appellation, Carneros has long been known for its unassailable Chardonnays, elegant Pinot Noirs, Syrah, cool climate Merlots, sparkling wines and new varietals now emerging throughout our winegrowing region.