
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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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Syrah 1999Syrah/Shiraz from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Opus One 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Harlan Estate 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
- RP
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Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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Staglin Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- WE
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Joseph Phelps Insignia (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Caymus Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
- WS
- RP
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Merryvale Profile 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 1999Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
- W&S
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Shafer Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- W&S
- RP
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Dominus Napanook Vineyard 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Quintessa 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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Robert Mondavi To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- W&S
- WS
- RP
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Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Robert Foley Vineyards Claret (signed) 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Conn Creek Anthology 1999Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1999Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS