California Red Wine

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Varietal Red Wine
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Region California
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Heitz Cellar Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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549 97 -
Long Meadow Ranch E.J. Church Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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139 99 -
Burgess Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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145114 99Save $30.01 (21%) -
Bernardus Marinus Estate 2014Bordeaux Red Blends from Carmel Valley, Monterey, Central Coast, California
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7552 99Save $22.01 (29%) -
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Cask 23 Cabernet Sauvignon 2000Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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439399 99Save $39.01 (9%) -
Dominus Estate (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2009Bordeaux Red Blends from Napa Valley, California
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649 97 -
Vine Cliff Oakville Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Oakville, Napa Valley, California
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139 99 -
Six Sigma Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Lake County, North Coast, California44 99
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Retro Cellars Howell Mountain Petite Sirah 2014Petite Sirah from Howell Mountain, Napa Valley, California
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59 9952 99Save $7.00 (12%) -
Seavey Cabernet Sauvignon (1.5 Liter Magnum) 2014Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley, California
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Paul Hobbs Nathan Coombs Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013Cabernet Sauvignon from Coombsville, Napa Valley, California
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429 99
Learn about California red wine, common tasting notes, where the region is and more ...
California is a winemaking colossus; by itself it is the fourth largest producer in the world. Red wine accounts for 56% of the total by volume, and red grapes 63% of total acres planted. In addition, a number of California red wines are heralded as being among the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world.
While the state’s incredibly diverse geography, soils and microclimates allow for a wide array of styles, the key factor unifying California red wine is the abundance of sunshine and a long, consistent growing season. This leads to well-developed fruit marked both by impressive ripeness and balancing acidity.
The state’s most famous red wine region, of course, is Napa Valley, where Cabernet Sauvignon reigns as king. But California boasts a wealth of other impressive appellations. The much larger and climatically varied Sonoma County also produces world class California Cabernet, along with wonderful examples of California Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
Fine versions of Cabernet and Zinfandel hail from Paso Robles as well, which is also gaining fame with Rhone varietals like Syrah and Grenache. As for Pinot Noir, terrific examples can be found from AVA’s such as Anderson Valley, Carneros, Santa Lucia Highlands and Sta. Rita Hills. Wineries in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo Counties are making wonderful Syrahs, and the Sierra Foothill appellations are proving to be an experimental hotbed, with Italian and Spanish varietals employed to great effect.
This of course is a mere sketch. The subject of California red wine is as deep and broad as an ocean, and absolutely a joy to explore!