
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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Sigma by Fine Vintage Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Sine Qua Non The Hated Hunter Syrah (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Syrah/Shiraz from California
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Schrader Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum - OWC) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum - OWC) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Sine Qua Non Tectumque (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Other White Blends from California
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Peay Vineyards Pomarium Estate Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Diamond Creek Volcanic Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Diamond Creek Red Rock Terrace Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Andremily Syrah (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Syrah/Shiraz from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Schrader Beckstoffer Las Piedras Colesworthy Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
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Andremily Mourvedre (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Mourvedre from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Sine Qua Non The Gorgeous Victim Grenache (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Grenache from Central Coast, California
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Tusk Estates Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Pinot Noir from Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Giusti Ranch Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Kosta Browne Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Schrader Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Realm The Bard (1.5L Magnum) 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Kistler Vineyards Laguna Ridge Vineyard Chardonnay (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California
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Realm The Tempest (1.5L Magnum) 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Kosta Browne Russian River Pinot Noir (1.5L Magnum) 2017Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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