California
The father of California wines was a flamboyant Hungarian named Agoston Haraszthy, who settled in Sonoma in 1856. He imported 200,000 vines of 1,400 varieties from Europe and proved that fine wine could be made from the vineyards of California.
California, while Mediterranean-like in general, has one of the most unique climate and geographic positions on the globe. Although located far south, on a similar latitude to Spain and North Africa, the vineyards of California are under the influence of ever-shifting topography and a multitude of microclimates. Grape and wine production is an integral part of the vast agricultural mega-industry that spans the length of the state for a thousand miles.
Wines labeled California appellation can be from any of the many wine growing regions of the state (over 90% of U.S. wine is from the state of California). Geographic and soil types are many and varied, but climate is considered the element most responsible for the distinctive California "fruit forward" style. Although California and sunny weather seem to go hand in hand, in truth some of California's best vineyards are downright chilly, cooled by the moderating influences of fog and wind from the Pacific Ocean. Cool mornings and evenings in these vineyards balance hot days under the California sun.
While the variety of territories might indicate a similarly large range of grapes, California's success has been found on relatively few: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. There are additional plantings of other varieties, such as Gew'rztraminer and Riesling, Italian varieties such as Sangiovese and Barbera, and Rhone varieties such as Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache and Viognier.
US - California
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Michael-david Zinfandel 7 Deadly Zins 2007 750ml
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United States
- California
- Lodi
Robert Parker: 90
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Foxglove Chardonnay 2008 750ml
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United States
- California
- Central Coast
- San Luis Obispo
Robert Parker: 91
Robert Parker: 91
Rated 91. Loads of tropical fruit, honeysuckle, and orange blossom notes fill the olfactory sense, as does the...
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Foxglove Zinfandel Paso Robles 2007 750ml
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United States
- California
- Paso Robles
Robert Parker: 90
Robert Parker: 90
Rated 90. The outstanding 2007 Zinfandel (86% Zinfandel and 14% Petite Sirah) is another winner and phenomenal...
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B. Kosuge Syrah Dry Stack 2006 750ml
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United States
- California
- Sonoma
Wine & Spirits: 90
Wine & Spirits: 90
Rated 90+. Inky ruby. Powerful blackberry and cassis aromas are complicated by smoked meat, licorice and dried...
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3 Blind Moose Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml
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United States
- California
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3 Blind Moose Chardonnay 750ml
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- California
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3 Blind Moose Merlot 750ml
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United States
- California
VINEYARDS The grapes came primarily from vineyards in the Central Coast and Lodi regions, both excellent sources for...
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3 Blind Moose Pinot Grigio 750ml
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United States
- California
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3 Blind Moose Riesling 750ml
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- California
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7 Daughters Red Blend 750ml
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- California
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7 Daughters White Blend 750ml
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- California
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A. Rafanelli Vineyard And Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 375ml
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United States
- California
- Sonoma County
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A. Rafanelli Vineyard And Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 750ml
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United States
- California
- Sonoma County
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A. Rafanelli Vineyard And Winery Zinfandel 2007 375ml
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United States
- California
- Sonoma County
- Dry Creek Valley
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