description Mumm Napa Overview
Mumm Napa is a sparkling wine producer located in Rutherford, California, within the Napa Valley American Viticultural Area. Established in 1979, the winery was initially formed as a joint venture between the French Champagne house G.H. Mumm and Seagram. The facility produces traditional method sparkling wines using classic Champagne grape varieties such as Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, offering public tours of its underground cellars and production processes.
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Is Mumm Napa Champagne?
No. Mumm Napa is California sparkling wine, made in Napa Valley rather than the Champagne region of France. It uses the same traditional method associated with Champagne. [source](https://www.mummnapa.com/faq/)
Which grapes are used in Mumm Napa sparkling wine?
The main grapes are Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, with smaller amounts of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris. Mumm Napa makes these wines using bottle fermentation and the méthode traditionnelle. [source](https://www.mummnapa.com/about/methode-traditionnelle/)
When did Mumm Napa begin making wine in California?
The California project began in the late 1970s, its first wine was produced under the name Domaine Mumm in 1983, and the winery adopted the Mumm Napa name in 1990. The company says its Napa operation was established in the late 1970s. [source](https://www.mummnapa.com/about/)
What is Devaux Ranch at Mumm Napa?
Devaux Ranch is a 110-acre vineyard in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. Mumm Napa has sourced grapes from the site since 1991, including Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Gris. [source](https://www.mummnapa.com/about/vineyards/)
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