
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 (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Colgin IX Estate Red 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Bond Vecina (slightly torn label) 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Bond St. Eden 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Robert Foley Vineyards Claret 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Switchback Ridge Peterson Family Vineyard Petite Sirah 2002Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WW
- WS
- W&S
- WE
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
- WE
- W&S
- CG
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Harlan Estate 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Bond Melbury 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Sea Smoke Cellars Botella Pinot Noir 2002Pinot Noir from Central Coast, California
- WS
- RP
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Sea Smoke Cellars Southing Pinot Noir 2002Pinot Noir from Central Coast, California
- WS
- RP
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Dalla Valle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Peter Michael Les Pavots (marked label) 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Harlan The Maiden (scuffed label) 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Merus Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Ridge Monte Bello 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
- RP
- WS
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Alban Seymour's Vineyard Syrah 2002Syrah/Shiraz from Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Duckhorn Estate Grown 25th Harvest Cuvee 2002Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WS
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Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2002Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS