
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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Robert Foley Vineyards Claret (3 Liter - signed) 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Harlan Estate (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Merlot (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Merlot from North Coast, California
- WS
- WE
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Franc (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Cabernet Franc from Sonoma County, California
- WE
- WS
- W&S
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Ambullneo Vineyards Canis Major Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Pinot Noir from California
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Palmaz Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (3.0 L) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Schrader Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum - signs of seepage) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from North Coast, California
- WE
- W&S
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Rivers-Marie Summa Vineyard Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
- CG
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Blackbird Vineyards Proprietary Red (1.5L Magnum) 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum) 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Red Car Amour Fou (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Rivers-Marie Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California