
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.
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Aubert Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Carneros, California
- RP
- JS
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Heitz Cellar Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- JS
- JD
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Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- JS
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Sterling Napa Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
- JS
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Aubert Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- JS
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Aubert Eastside Russian River Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- JS
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RouteStock Route 29 Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- JS
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Martin Ray Green Valley Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Green Valley, Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- JS
- WE
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Peter Michael Ma Belle Fille Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Mayacamas Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Mt. Veeder, Napa Valley, California
- V
- JS
- D
- WS
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Oberon Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
- JS
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Silverado Carneros Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Carneros, California
- JS
- WW
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Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Aubert CIX Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
- JS
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Alpha Omega Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California
- JS
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Sterling Napa Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California
- JS
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Peter Michael La Carriere Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- JS
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Buena Vista Carneros Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Carneros, California
- TP
- WS
- WE
- JS
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Peter Michael Belle Cote Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Knights Valley, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Groth Hillview Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
- W&S
- JS
- WE
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Nickel & Nickel Truchard Vineyard Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Carneros, California
- WW
- JS
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Paul Hobbs Russian River Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
- WW
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Brick & Mortar Cougar Rock Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Atlas Peak, Napa Valley, California
- JS
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars AVETA Sauvignon Blanc 2015Sauvignon Blanc from Napa Valley, California
- W&S
- JS
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Sonoma-Cutrer Les Pierres Chardonnay 2015Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- JS