
California Red Wine
A major force on the global playing field ...
A major force on the global playing field, California is the world’s fourth largest wine-producing region on the planet and the majority of land under vine here is devoted to red varieties, covering nearly double the vineyard acreage of whites.
While the state’s incredibly diverse terrain and microclimates allow for countless red wine styles, the one factor unifying all California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season, which leads to well-developed and fully ripened fruit.
The most famous region today, of course, is the acclaimed Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king.
Sonoma County, nestled between Napa Valley and the Pacific Ocean, claims great variability in geography and microclimates. Here world-class Pinot Noir is possible from Sonoma’s cooler sites while old, gnarly Zinfandel vines survived Prohibition.
The Central Coast, Lodi and the Sierra Foothills also excel in the production of Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon and remain active frontiers for newer varieties, namely Rhône and Spanish.
The cool Anderson Valley in California’s North Coast region is a fantastic source of Pinot noir.
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1 Liter Bottle) 2019Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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DAOU Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Rodney Strong Alexander Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Decoy California Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from California
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Meiomi Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from California
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Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Heitz Cellar Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Far Niente Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Oberon Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Conundrum Red Blend 2018Other Red Blends from California
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Ridge Lytton Springs 2018Other Red Blends from Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Bella Union by Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Stags' Leap Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Schug Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Jamieson Ranch Vineyards Double Lariat Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Hall Coeur Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
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Dominus Estate 2006Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Chappellet Mountain Cuvee Proprietor's Blend 2018Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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