
California
Responsible for the vast majority of American wine production ...
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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Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Rudd Oakville Estate Proprietary Red 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Buccella Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Schrader RBS To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Seven Stones Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Melka Metisse Jumping Goat Vineyard 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Aubert Reuling Vineyard Pinot Noir 2008Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Colgin IX Estate Syrah 2008Syrah/Shiraz from Napa Valley, California
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Merus Cabernet Sauvignon (torn labels) 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
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Colgin Cariad 2008Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Sine Qua Non The Duel Grenache 2008Grenache from California
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from North Coast, California
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Larkmead Solari Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Barrett & Barrett Cabernet Sauvignon 2008Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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