
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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Rutherford Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Roth Estate Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Paul Hobbs Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
- RP
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J. Lohr Seven Oaks Cabernet Sauvignon (half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Central Coast, California
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Acacia Pinot Noir (half-bottle) 2003Pinot Noir from California
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Havens Bourriquot (half-bottle) 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from California
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Chalk Hill Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- W&S
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon (half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Joseph Phelps Insignia (375ML half-bottle) 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- RP
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Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cepages (half-bottle) 2003Bordeaux Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Ridge Geyserville (375ML half-bottle) 2003Other Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
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Swanson Merlot (half-bottle) 2003Merlot from Napa Valley, California
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Hestan Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (375ML half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
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Quintessa (375ML half-bottle) 2003Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Qupe Central Coast Syrah (375ML half-bottle) 2003Syrah/Shiraz from Central Coast, California