California Red Wine

- Non-Vintage 358
- 2021 398
- 2020 1171
- 2019 2543
- 2018 3498
- 2017 3875
- 2016 4987
- 2015 5566
- 2014 7779
- 2013 8945
- 2012 8566
- 2011 6191
- 2010 6173
- 2009 5702
- 2008 4630
- 2007 4692
- 2006 4033
- 2005 3342
- 2004 2433
- 2003 2001
- 2002 1850
- 2001 1768
- 2000 1535
- 1999 1586
- 1998 1174
- 1997 1010
- 1996 488
- 1995 294
- 1994 192
- 1993 104
- 1992 110
- 1991 81
- 1990 79
- 1989 49
- 1988 51
- 1987 60
- 1986 44
- 1985 40
- 1984 28
- 1983 21
- 1982 24
- 1981 17
- 1980 19
- 1979 17
- 1978 16
- 1977 7
- 1976 4
- 1975 5
- 1974 clear Vintage filter
- 1973 3
- 1972 1
- 1971 2
- 1970 2
- 1969 1
- 1968 3
- 1966 3
- 1963 1
- 1958 1
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Gift Type Any
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Occasion Any
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Variety Any
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Varietal Red Wine
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Region California
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Reviewed By Any
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Size & Type Any
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Fine Wine Any
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Vintage 1974
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Availability Include Out of Stock
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 1974Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, CaliforniaOut of Stock (was $179.97)
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 1974Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- JD
Out of Stock (was $4,999.97) -
Mayacamas Late Harvest Zinfandel 1974Zinfandel from Napa Valley, CaliforniaOut of Stock (was $349.00)
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Silver Oak North Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 1974Cabernet Sauvignon from North Coast, CaliforniaOut of Stock (was $249.00)
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (bin soiled label) 1974Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
Out of Stock (was $2,499.97) -
Pedroncelli Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 1974Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County, CaliforniaOut of Stock (was $25.99)
Learn 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!