
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.
- Chardonnay1135
- Sauvignon Blanc457
- Pinot Gris/Grigio118
- Other White Blends70
- Viognier54
- Riesling40
- Chenin Blanc34
- Rhône White Blends32
- Albarino30
- Muscat30
- Other White Wine27
- Gewurztraminer14
- Grenache Blanc14
- Pinot Blanc11
- Bordeaux White Blends10
- Gruner Veltliner9
- Roussanne8
- Vermentino5
- Semillon3
- Ribolla Gialla3
- Arneis2
- Marsanne2
- Cortese1
- Falanghina1
- Godello1
- Malvasia1
- Fiano1
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Tatomer Vandenberg Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Dutton-Goldfield Chileno Valley Vineyard Riesling 2016Riesling from Marin County, North Coast, California
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Fess Parker Santa Barbara Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Riesling 2016Riesling from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Lo-Fi Wines Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling 2016Riesling from Potter Valley, Mendocino, California
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Paraiso Vineyards Riesling 2016Riesling from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Morgan Double L Vineyard Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Firestone Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Fess Parker Rodney's Vineyard Dry Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Stony Hill White Riesling 2016Riesling from Napa Valley, California
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Santa Barbara Winery Sta. Rita Hills 2.3 Riesling 2016Riesling from Sta. Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Smith Madrone Riesling 2016Riesling from Spring Mountain District, Napa Valley, California
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Jekel Riesling 2016Riesling from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Trefethen Dry Riesling 2016Riesling from Oak Knoll District, Napa Valley, California
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J. Lohr Bay Mist White Riesling 2016Riesling from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Rancho Sisquoc Santa Barbara County Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Scribe Estate Riesling 2016Riesling from Carneros, California
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Maddalena Riesling 2016Riesling from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Koehler Winery Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California
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Francis Ford Coppola Sofia Riesling 2016Riesling from Monterey, Central Coast, California
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Hagafen Napa Valley White Riesling (OU Kosher) 2016Riesling from Napa Valley, California
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Claiborne & Churchill Dry Riesling 2016Riesling from Central Coast, California
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Hagafen Lake County White Riesling (OU Kosher) 2016Riesling from Lake County, North Coast, California
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Ojai Kick On Ranch Riesling 2016Riesling from Santa Barbara, Central Coast, California