
California
Responsible for the vast majority of American wine production ...
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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Alban Reva Estate Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Edna Valley, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Marcassin Blue Slide Ridge Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Aubert UV Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- RP
- WS
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Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- JS
- WS
- WE
- CG
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Ridge Monte Bello 2010Bordeaux Red Blends from Santa Cruz Mountains, California
- W&S
- RP
- WS
- WE
- CG
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Dana Estates Helms Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Rutherford, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Hourglass Blueline Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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Revana Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from St. Helena, Napa Valley, California
- WS
- RP
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Futo (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2010Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- V
- RP
- WS
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Aubert UV-SL Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, Sonoma County, California
- WS
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Araujo Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- JS
- WS
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Colgin Cariad 2010Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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OVID (1.5L Magnum) 2010Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2010Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Futo 2010Bordeaux Red Blends from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- V
- RP
- WS
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Colgin IX Estate Red 2010Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS
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Torrin Akasha 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Paso Robles, Central Coast, California
- RP
- WS
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Episode 2010Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
- WE
- WS
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Colgin IX Estate Syrah 2010Syrah/Shiraz from Napa Valley, California
- RP
- WS