
California
Responsible for the vast majority of American wine production ...
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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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Merryvale Profile (torn label) 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Groth Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5L Magnum) 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Inglenook Rubicon 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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The Terraces Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter) 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Joseph Phelps Insignia (3 Liter Bottle) 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Peter Michael Les Pavots (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Clos Du Val Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- W&S
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Merryvale Profile (3 Liter Bottle) 1997Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- W&S