
California Wine U.S.
Learn about Californian wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
Responsible for the vast majority of American wine production, if California were a country, it would be the world’s fourth largest wine-producing nation. The state’s diverse terrain and microclimates allow for an incredible range of wine styles, and unlike tradition-bound Europe, experimentation is more than welcome here. Wineries range from tiny, family-owned boutiques to massive corporations, and price and production are equally varied. Plenty of inexpensive bulk wine is made in the Central Valley area, while Napa Valley is responsible for some of the world’s most prestigious and expensive “cult” wines.
Each American Viticultural Area (AVA) and sub-AVA of has its own distinct personality, allowing California to produce wine of every fashion: from bone dry to unctuously sweet, still to sparkling, light and fresh to rich and full-bodied. In the Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc dominate vineyard acreage. Sonoma County is best known for Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. The Central Coast has carved out a niche with Rhône Blends blends based on Grenache and Syrah, while Mendocino has found success with cool climate varieties such as Pinot noir, Riesling and Gewürztraminer. With all the diversity that California has to offer, any wine lover will find something to get excited about here.
- Robert Parker's Wine Advocate21
- Wine Spectator18
- Wine Enthusiast5
- Wine & Spirits3
- Connoisseurs' Guide2
- Collectible21
- Older Vintages13
- Boutique10
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Marcassin Three Sisters Vineyard Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Marcassin Zio Tony Ranch Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WS
- RP
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Kistler Vineyards Vine Hill Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Kistler Vineyards McCrea Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Peter Michael Point Rouge Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Rochioli River Block Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Pahlmeyer Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Beringer Private Reserve Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Kistler Vineyards Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Pahlmeyer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Peter Michael L'Apres-Midi Sauvignon Blanc 2004Sauvignon Blanc from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Ramey Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Carneros, California
- WE
- RP
- WS
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Peter Michael Ma Belle Fille Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
- WS
- RP
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Aubert Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Peter Michael Cuvee Indigene Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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DuMOL Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Kistler Vineyards Cuvee Cathleen Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma Mountain, Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Aubert Quarry Vineyard Chardonnay 2004Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California
- RP
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Sine Qua Non The Rejuvenators White Blend 2004Other White Blends from California
- RP