
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 red wine styles, and unlike tradition-bound Europe, experimentation is more than welcome here. California 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 red 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, Rosé and Zinfandel. The Central Coast has carved out a niche with Rhône 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 wine has to offer, any wine lover will find something to get excited about here.
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Saxum Paderewski Vineyard (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2011Other Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Aubert CIX Vineyard Chardonnay (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2011Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Harlan Estate (1.5 Liter Magnum - OWC) 2011Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- JS
- WS
- RP
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Schrader RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Lewis Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2011Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2011Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California
- WS
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Aubert Eastside Russian River Chardonnay (1.5 Liter magnum) 2011Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WS
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Saxum James Berry Vineyard (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2011Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS