California wines

Golden State vintages

Wines produced in California, which accounts for the vast majority of American wine production.

The state's diverse climates support numerous varietals, with regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma known internationally for quality.

California wines range from mass-market table wines to prestigious bottles rivaling European counterparts: We brought a nice California wine to dinner.

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barrel aged · old vines · Sonoma County · Mediterranean climate · coastal fog · sun-drenched hills · Pinot Noir · Merlot · fog · Grenache · tasting room · crush season · Sauvignon Blanc · Riesling · vineyard tour · harvest · terroir

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Bordeaux

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Top 200,000
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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG