The Wild Horse Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area whose borders overlap both Napa County and Solano County, California and is partially contained within the Napa Valley AVA.
The proximity to San Pablo Bay results in a cooler climate, making Wild Horse Valley attractive for the cultivation of grapes like Pinot noir.
[3] The Wild Horse Valley AVA features two distinct subregions.
[4] The current vineyard plantings date back to 1980, with commercial production starting in 1985.
[6] The recent wildfires destroyed the Wild Horse Valley vineyards.