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Continuum 2019Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Opus One 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Blackbird Vineyards Paramour Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Chappellet Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2021Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Bedrock Wine Company The Bedrock Heritage 2021Other Red Blends from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Eden Rift Estate Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Cienega Valley, Central Coast, California
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Ridge Lytton Springs Red Blend 2021Other Red Blends from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Bedrock Wine Company Nervo Ranch Heritage 2021Other Red Blends from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Bonterra The Butler Biodynamic Single Vineyard Red 2020Rhone Red Blends from Mendocino, California
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Faust Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2021Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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Faust Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2021Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Faust Cabernet Sauvignon 2021Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Silverado GEO Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Sanctuary Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Grgich Hills Estate Zinfandel 2018Zinfandel from Napa Valley, California
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Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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Ridge Monte Bello 2020Bordeaux Red Blends from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about California red wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
California is a winemaking colossus; by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world.
While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity.
The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
Fine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect.
This of course is a mere sketch. The subject of California red wine is as deep and broad as an ocean, and absolutely a joy to explore!