
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 red wine styles, and unlike tradition-bound Europe, experimentation is more than welcome here. California 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 red 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, Rosé and Zinfandel. The Central Coast has carved out a niche with Rhône 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 wine has to offer, any wine lover will find something to get excited about here.
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St. Supery Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- JS
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Viluko Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
- WW
- WE
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J. Lohr Carol's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- D
- WE
- WS
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Hall Ellie's Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WW
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Alma Rosa Clone 667 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
- WE
- RP
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Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2013Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
- WE
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Big Basin Coastview Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Mt. Harlan, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WE
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Calera de Villiers Vineyard Pinot Noir (375ML half-bottle) 2013Pinot Noir from Mt. Harlan, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WE
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Ziata Mia Madre Red Blend 2013Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Bonterra The Butler Biodynamic Single Vineyard Red 2013Rhone Red Blends from Mendocino, California
- W&S
- WE
- WW
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Ancient Peaks Paso Robles Renegade 2013Other Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- WE
- TP
- WW
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Bonterra The McNab Biodynamic Single Vineyard Red 2013Other Red Blends from Mendocino, California
- WW
- WE
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Calera Mills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Mt. Harlan, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Hahn SLH Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
- WE
- WS
- WW
- TP
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Merryvale Profile (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2013Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- RP
- WW
- WS
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Frog's Leap Merlot (3 Liter Bottle) 2013Merlot from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- WW
- WE
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Bonny Doon Le Cigare Blanc 2013Rhone White Blends from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
- WE
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J. Lohr Fog's Reach Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
- WE
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DeLoach Estate Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Baker Lane Sonoma Coast Cuvee Pinot Noir 2013Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Hahn GSM 2013Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
- WE
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J. Lohr Hilltop Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- WE
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Quivira Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
- WE
- WS
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J. Lohr Estates Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc 2013Sauvignon Blanc from Arroyo Seco, Monterey, Central Coast, California
- WE
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Laurel Glen Sonoma Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
- WE
- W&S
- RP