
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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Schrader RBS To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Harlan The Maiden 2013Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- JS
- RP
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Kistler Vineyards Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay 2013Chardonnay from Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Colgin IX Estate Syrah 2013Syrah/Shiraz from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Kistler Vineyards Hudson Chardonnay 2013Chardonnay from Carneros, California
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Kosta Browne 4 Barrel Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from California
- RP
- CG
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DuMOL Connor Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- CG
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Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- JS
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Kosta Browne Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Kosta Browne Keefer Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- CG
- WS
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Kosta Browne Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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- CG
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Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Kosta Browne Giusti Ranch Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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- CG
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Kosta Browne Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
- CG
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Schrader T6 Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- JS
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Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Schrader Old Sparky Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum - cracked wax capsule) 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Kosta Browne Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- CG
- WS
- RP
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Cirq Treehouse Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Dominus Estate 2013Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
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- D
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Aubert Ritchie Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Kosta Browne Koplen Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- CG
- RP
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Cirq Bootleggers Hill Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WS
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Schrader Beckstoffer Georges III Vyd. Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- JS
- WS