As the United States’ premier wine region, Napa Valley is home to dozens of producers churning out some of the country’s most sought-after bottles. Given the region’s prestigious reputation, wines produced in Napa often retail for a pretty penny, with the average price of a bottle reaching $108 in 2022. And while $108 is a lot to spend for most consumers, it’s nothing compared to the cost of some of Napa Valley’s most expensive wines.
A recent report from Wine-Searcher identified each of the 10 most expensive Napa Valley wines based on the global average retail price in U.S. dollars. According to the site, every single one retails for well over $1,000, marking the second year in a row that each of Napa’s most expensive bottlings arrive with a four-figure price tag.
Considering Napa Valley made a reputation for itself producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, it’s no surprise that the vast majority of wines on this list are Cabernet Sauvignons. (All but three bottles are labeled as such, and two of those three are red blends featuring a high percentage of the grape.) The list is also dominated by one producer, Ghost Horse Vineyards, which makes four of Napa’s 10 most expensive wines…