Napa Valley Naturals brings the flavors of Northern California’s wine country into your kitchen with their artisanal balsamic and sherry vinegars.
Napa Valley Naturals specializes in producing premium artisan balsamic vinegar, sherry vinegar, and other gourmet food products. The brand was founded over 20 years ago by John Smith, a third-generation grape grower who inherited his family’s vineyard in Napa Valley, California.
Utilizing his expertise in viticulture and traditional artisanal techniques, John began crafting aged balsamic and sherry vinegars from Italian and Spanish grape varietals grown on his estate. After years perfecting his complex vinegar recipes, John officially launched Napa Valley Naturals in 2005 to share his creations with food lovers across America.
The brand remains committed to small-batch production and traditional aging methods like the Solera system to achieve optimal flavor complexity and balance. Their vinegars are aged anywhere from 3 years up to 50+ years in barrels handcrafted from premium woods. They also rely on native yeasts for slower, natural fermentation and avoid filtering or pasteurization to retain all the nuanced flavors.
In addition to vinegars, Napa Valley Naturals produces balsamic glazes, olive oils, and other specialty food products that capture the essence of Napa Valley’s wine country bounty. Their robust balsamic vinegars beautifully balance rich, sweet notes with bright acidity while the sherry vinegars offer nutty, caramel hints.
Napa Valley Naturals aims to connect people everywhere with the outstanding flavor and craft of Napa’s vineyards in each of its thoughtfully produced gourmet provisions. The brand remains committed to its founder’s pursuit of quality above all else.
Napa Valley Naturals offers a range of balsamic vinegars aged from 3 years up to 100+ years for their ultra rare century casks. Their signature balsamic is aged 8 years in barrels to develop a harmonious blend of sweet and tangy flavors.
Their balsamic vinegars use Italian varietals like Trebbiano and Lambrusco while the sherry vinegars use Spanish Palomino grapes. They also incorporate some fruit and wine musts.
Yes, all Napa Valley Naturals vinegars, dressings and glazes are certified gluten-free, so they can be enjoyed by those with gluten sensitivities.
The balsamic glazes are made by slowly simmering down either 8-year or 12-year aged balsamic vinegar until it becomes a luscious, thick syrup. The vinegar concentrates as the water evaporates.
The sherry vinegars work great for vinaigrettes, marinades, sauces, and deglazing pans. Their nutty, caramel hints complement vegetables, seafood, poultry and pork especially well.
Yes, the vinegars contain naturally occurring sulfites from the aging process. The amount varies but is within legal thresholds.
All Napa Valley Naturals vinegars are crafted by hand in Napa Valley, California using traditional methods. Their small-batch approach allows great quality control.
Once opened, store them in a cool dark place like a kitchen cabinet. Unopened, they’ll keep for 2-3 years when stored properly. Refrigeration can extend their shelf life as well.
Absolutely! Their bright acidity makes the vinegars a great addition to salad dressings, braises, baked goods, and more. Get creative with them in both sweet and savory recipes.
Unfortunately Napa Valley Naturals does not offer public tours since they don't have a proper visitor’s area. As a small artisanal producer, their focus remains on production quality rather than tourism.