
California Wine U.S.
Learn about Californian wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Responsible for the vast majority of American wine production, if California were a country, it would be the world’s fourth largest wine-producing nation. The state’s diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles, and unlike tradition-bound Europe, experimentation is more than welcome here. Wineries range from tiny, family-owned boutiques to massive corporations, and price and production are equally varied. Plenty of inexpensive bulk wine is made in the Central Valley area, while Napa Valley is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious and expensive “cult” wines.
Each American Viticultural Area (AVA) and sub-AVA of has its own distinct personality, allowing California to produce wine of every fashion: from bone dry to unctuously sweet, still to sparkling, light and fresh to rich and full-bodied. In the Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc dominate vineyard acreage. Sonoma County is best known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. The Central Coast has carved out a niche with Rhône Blends blends based on Grenache and Syrah, while Mendocino has found success with cool climate varieties such as Pinot noir, Riesling and Gewürztraminer. With all the diversity that California has to offer, any wine lover will find something to get excited about here.
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Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Corte Riva Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Merlot from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Blankiet Paradise Hills Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 liter) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- ST
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Corison Kronos Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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David Arthur Elevation 1147 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Schrader Old Sparky Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter Bottle) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Claret (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from North Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Robert Foley Vineyards Claret (3 Liter - signed) 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Schrader Old Sparky Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon (Magnum - torn label) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
- WE
- W&S
- CG
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Martinelli Bondi Home Ranch Pinot Noir (1.5L Magnum - stained label) 2002Pinot Noir from Green Valley, Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- RP