
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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Duckhorn Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Turnbull Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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La Crema Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2019Sauvignon Blanc from California
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Paul Hobbs Russian River Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Quintessa 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
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Robert Mondavi To Kalon Vineyard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Far Niente Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Napa Valley, California
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Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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Joseph Phelps Insignia 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Merry Edwards Sauvignon Blanc 2018Sauvignon Blanc from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Dominus Estate 2017Bordeaux Red Blends from Yountville, Napa Valley, California
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CADE Howell Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2017Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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Joel Gott Blend No. 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from California
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Ridge Monte Bello 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
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Ulysses Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Roederer Estate BrutNon-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Anderson Valley, Mendocino, California
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Blackbird Vineyards Arise Napa Valley Proprietary Red 2016Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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Rombauer Diamond Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Groth Cabernet Sauvignon 2016Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay 2018Chardonnay from Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California
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Nickel & Nickel Sullenger Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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EnRoute Winery Les Pommiers Pinot Noir 2018Pinot Noir from Russian River, Sonoma County, California
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Seghesio Sonoma Zinfandel 2018Zinfandel from Sonoma County, California
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