
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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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Kosta Browne Cerise Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
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Robert Mondavi To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Nickel & Nickel Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Opus One (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2015Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Quintessa 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Paul Hobbs Katherine Lindsay Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Nickel & Nickel Branding Iron Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Dominus Estate 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Lewis Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Colgin IX Estate Syrah 2017Syrah/Shiraz from Napa Valley, California
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Abreu Vineyards Thorevilos 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Dominus Estate 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Chimney Rock Tomahawk Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
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Merus Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, Napa Valley, California
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Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Dominus Estate (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Bond Quella 2015Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Hall Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Quintessa (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Epoch Veracity Red Blend 2016Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Ramey Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Nickel & Nickel Quarry Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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