
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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Amici Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- TP
- WE
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Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley, Sonoma County, California
- W&S
- WE
- WW
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Mount Eden Vineyards Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
- WE
- RP
- W&S
- WW
- D
- WS
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Pride Mountain Vineyards Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
- WE
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Brandlin Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
- WS
- JS
- WE
- RP
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Williams Selyem Westside Road Neighbors Pinot Noir 2012Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
- W&S
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Joseph Phelps Insignia (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- JS
- JD
- RP
- CG
- WE
- WS
- W&S
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- D
- WS
- WE
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Williams Selyem Ferrington Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012Pinot Noir from Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
- WE
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Donati Family Vineyards The Immigrant 2012Bordeaux Red Blends from Paicines, Central Coast, California
- TP
- WE
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- JS
- WE
- WS
- D
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Keller Estate Rotie 2012Other Red Blends from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Dominus Estate 2012Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- JS
- WE
- WW
- WS
- W&S
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Beaulieu Vineyard Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- JS
- RP
- WW
- WE
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Darioush Signature Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Williams Selyem Terra de Promissio Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WS
- WE
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Joseph Swan Bastoni Zinfandel 2012Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Williams Selyem Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Clos Du Val Merlot 2012Merlot from Napa Valley, California
- JS
- WE
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Frank Family Vineyards Petite Sirah 2012Petite Sirah from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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Raymond Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Calistoga, Napa Valley, California
- WE
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Spring Mountain Vineyard Elivette 2012Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- JS
- WE
- WW
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Keenan Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WW
- RP
- WE
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Trombetta Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012Pinot Noir from Petaluma Gap, Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WE
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Heitz Cellar Trailside Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- WE
- JS
- WS