
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.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate170
- Wine Spectator111
- Wine Enthusiast72
- Wine & Spirits35
- Connoisseurs' Guide31
- Vinous3
- Wilfred Wong of Wine.com1
- Jeb Dunnuck1
- Collectible170
- Older Vintages165
- Boutique100
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Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Shafer One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- WE
- RP
- W&S
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Colgin Cariad 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Joseph Phelps Insignia (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Ridge Monte Bello (3 Liter Bottle) 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
- W&S
- RP
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Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- WS
- CG
- WE
- RP
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Bond Pluribus 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
- WE
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Robert Foley Vineyards Claret (3 Liter - signed) 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Peter Michael L'Esprit des Pavots 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Diamond Creek Gravelly Meadow Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Diamond Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
- W&S
- RP
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Harlan Estate 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- RP
- W&S
- WS
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Dominus Estate 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- CG
- WS
- WS
- W&S
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Caymus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
- RP
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Robert Foley Vineyards Claret 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Harlan The Maiden 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
- RP
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Bond Melbury 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Rudd Oakville Estate Proprietary Red 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
- WS
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Larkmead Solari Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Joseph Phelps Backus Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
- CG
- WS
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Sine Qua Non Ode to E Syrah 2004Syrah/Shiraz from California
- RP
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Bond Vecina 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
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Harlan Estate (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2004Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WE
- WS