
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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Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Jamieson Ranch Vineyards Double Lariat Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Silver Oak Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
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Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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La Jota Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Dunn Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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The Counselor River Pass Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Bond St. Eden 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
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Grgich Hills Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Emblem by Michael Mondavi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Animo by Michael Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California
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Faust The Pact 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, Napa Valley, California
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Bond Quella 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Carpe Diem Pinot Noir 2016Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
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Chateau Montelena Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
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Blackbird Vineyards Arise Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Colgin IX Estate Red 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Stonestreet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Ghost Block Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Ridge Monte Bello 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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Schug Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
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Folie a Deux Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
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