
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.
- Cabernet Sauvignon626
- Pinot Noir297
- Zinfandel222
- Syrah/Shiraz213
- Merlot176
- Bordeaux Red Blends162
- Other Red Blends78
- Petite Sirah54
- Rhône Blends35
- Sangiovese25
- Cabernet Franc18
- Grenache11
- Barbera9
- Other Red Wine7
- Mourvedre6
- Malbec4
- Nebbiolo3
- Bonarda2
- Carignan2
- Primitivo2
- Tempranillo2
- Valdiguie2
- Gamay1
- Petit Verdot1
- Pinot Meunier1
- Teroldego1
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Tablas Creek Esprit de Beaucastel Rouge 2003Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
- RP
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Tablas Creek Cotes de Tablas Rouge 2003Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
- RP
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Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant 2003Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
- WE
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Linne Calodo Slacker 2003Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Joseph Phelps Pastiche Red 2003Rhone Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Pax Cuvee Moriah 2003Rhone Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Ravenswood Icon 2003Rhone Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
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Concannon Stampmaker's Syrah 2003Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
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Epiphany Revelation Red 2003Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
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Terre Rouge Tete-a-Tete 2003Rhone Red Blends from Sierra Foothills, California
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Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec 2003Rhone Red Blends from Central Coast, California
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L'Aventure Cote A Cote 2003Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Jade Mountain La Provencale 2003Rhone Red Blends from California
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Shadow Canyon Cellars Shadow Canyon Vineyard Syrah 2003Rhone Red Blends from York Mountain, Central Coast, California
- RP
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Wattle Creek The Triple Play 2003Rhone Red Blends from North Coast, California
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Margerum M5 Red 2003Rhone Red Blends from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Saxum James Berry Vineyard Rocket Block 2003Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Curtis Heritage Cuvee 2003Rhone Red Blends from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Andrew Murray Esperance Red Blend 2003Rhone Red Blends from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Arrowood Saralee's Vineyard Syrah 2003Rhone Red Blends from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Ridge Lytton West Syrah 2003Rhone Red Blends from Sonoma County, California
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Villa Creek Willow Creek Cuvee 2003Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
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Morgan Cotes du Crow's 2003Rhone Red Blends from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Andrew Murray Roasted Slope 2003Rhone Red Blends from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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SummerWood Diosa Red 2003Rhone Red Blends from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California