
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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Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (scuffed label) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Proprietary Red 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Quintessa 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- WE
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Turley Old Vines Zinfandel 1996Zinfandel from California
- WS
- RP
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Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Cardinale Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Harlan Estate 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Pahlmeyer Merlot 1996Merlot from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (bin soiled) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Syrah 1996Syrah/Shiraz from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter Bottle) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter Bottle) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP