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California vintage guide

1993 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1992 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1990 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1991 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1988 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15

1986 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1987 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1986 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1985 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1984 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1985 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15

1984 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1982 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1983 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1981 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1982 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1981 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15

1980 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1980 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1979 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1979 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1978 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1978 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15

1977 vintage guide for California Merlot

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1977 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
1976 vintage guide for California Cabernet Sauvignon

By Decanter Staff Last updated 13 October 15
California harvest kicks off – winemakers bullish

One of the earliest harvests on record has started in California with winemakers predicting an excellent vintage.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 12 October 15
California crop ‘exceptional’ after long harvest

California’s winemakers are optimistic about the quality of the 2007 crop after a long, drawn-out harvest which finished in late October.

By Richard Woodard Last updated 12 October 15
Winemakers fear 2007 global warming threat

Winemakers around the world are voicing their concerns following predictions that 2007 is set to be the warmest year on record, along with a potential recurrence of the El Niño phenomenon.

By Decanter Staff Last updated 12 October 15

Naples auction down on 2007

The Naples Winter Wine Festival auction raised $14m (£7m) this weekend – the second highest sum in its eight-year history.

By Howard G Goldberg Last updated 12 October 15
California cult winemaker ‘improving’ after bike crash

The winemaker and co-owner of highly regarded Sine Qua Non in California remains in hospital after crashing his motorbike, but has shown signs of improvement.

By Chris Mercer Last updated 12 October 15
Jackson Family releases top 2008s in UK

Barbara Banke, the widow of California 'titan' Jess Jackson, is overseeing the launch of her three top cuveés in the UK.

By Adam Lechmere Last updated 9 October 15