
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.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate31
- Wine Spectator18
- Decanter2
- Collectible18
- Older Vintages13
- Boutique4
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Opus One 1992Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 1992Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (inaugural vintage) 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Heitz Cellar Trailside Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum - loose capsule) 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Lewis Cellars Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Freemark Abbey Bosche Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Forman Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Silverado Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Hartwell Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Groth Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1992Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- WS