California Red Wine 7 Items
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Varietal Red Wine
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Vintage 1996
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Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Proprietary Red (1.5L Magnum) 1996Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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- WS
0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $339.97Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, California
- RP
0.0 0 Ratings2019 Vintage In Stock 229 97Ships Mon, Apr 29Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $238.49Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Beringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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- RP
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $699.97Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Silver Oak Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
0.0 0 Ratings2018 Vintage In Stock 399 97Ships TomorrowLimit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (3 Liter Bottle) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $534.99Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0 -
Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum - torn label, loose capsules) 1996Cabernet Sauvignon from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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0.0 0 RatingsSold Out - was $269.97Ships Wed, May 1Limit 0 per customerSold in increments of 0
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Red White Sparkling Rosé Spirits GiftsLearn about California red wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
California is a winemaking colossus; by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world.
While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity.
The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
Fine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect.
This of course is a mere sketch. The subject of California red wine is as deep and broad as an ocean, and absolutely a joy to explore!