
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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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from California
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Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Hahn SLH Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Parducci True Grit Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Mendocino, California
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Parducci True Grit Reserve Petite Sirah 2018Petite Sirah from Mendocino, California
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Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay 2019Chardonnay from Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California
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J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Hahn Monterey Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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St. Supery Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Margarita Ranch, Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Chandon BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from California
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Paul Dolan Vineyards Organically Grown Zinfandel 2019Zinfandel from Mendocino, California
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Chappellet Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Parducci Small Lot Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Mendocino, California
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Mumm Napa Brut PrestigeNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Napa Valley, California
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Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
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Vigilance Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Red Hills, Lake County, North Coast, California
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St. Supery Sauvignon Blanc 2019Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
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Wente Southern Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Livermore Valley, Central Coast, California
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Moniker La Ribera Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Mendocino, California
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Ferrari-Carano Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California
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Markham Merlot 2017Merlot from Napa Valley, California