California wine region
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Napa Valley’s Silver Oak: Revolutionising the use of American oak in winemaking
Toast of the town...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Decanter Cellar: 16 must-try Syrah
A selection of top wines from this globe-trotting grape...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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Cristaldi: The age of cellar-worthy California Sauvignon Blanc
Napa's other ageworthy wine...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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Singular US Pinot Noir: 20 vineyards where the variety has found a home
The zenith of US Pinot...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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California shakedown: The wine glut taxing California’s wine scene
Less is arguably more in California these days...
By Kate Nowell Smith Last updated
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First for UC Davis as student wines released for sale
Prestigious California university launches nonprofit wine label...
By Chris Mercer Published
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California’s wine communities face deeply human costs amid Trump’s immigration raids
A series of immigration raids in Los Angeles sent shockwaves through California’s immigrant communities...
By Ana Carolina Quintela Published
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Napa Cabernet 2022: Top wines from St Helena
The top wines from this emblematic Napa AVA...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Published
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US winery makes history with ‘Châteauneuf-du-Pape grapes’
Tablas Creek Vineyard hails landmark set of single-varietal wines...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Napa Cabernet 2022: Top wines from Stags Leap District
Leap into the top Cabernets from this renowned sub-appellation...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Cru Americana: 10 of America’s finest vineyards
The wines from America's greatest plots...
By Ana Carolina Quintela Published
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Jessica Biel and partners release Prophet & Poet wines
A star-studded launch of collectable Sonoma wines...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Decanter Cellar: 20 must-try Chardonnay
Twenty exciting Chardonnays tasted recently by Decanter...
By Rupert Millar Last updated
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Pursehouse: ‘I reviewed over 150 wines in March, here are 10 standouts‘
North American editor Clive Pursehouse shares his tasting highlights from March...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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The best Sonoma County wines for $50 or less
A selection of Sonoma County's top wines at $50 and under...
By Ana Carolina Quintela Last updated
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Luxury Napa villa with Cabernet vines goes on sale for $22m
Estate with hilltop mansion and vines hits market...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Expert’s Choice: Santa Barbara Chardonnay
Delights from off the beaten track...
By Vanessa Rason Published
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Decanter’s Dream Destination: Montage Healdsburg, Sonoma, California
Peaceful escapism in prime wine country...
By Lauren Mowery Published
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Sonoma County Barrel Auction: Showcasing ‘never before, never again’ cuvées
A look at some of the region's most unique wines offered as auction lots...
By Ana Carolina Quintela Published
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Cristaldi: Tasting 40 vintages of Groth’s Napa Cabernet
A full vertical from the renowned Oakville estate...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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AI may help Napa wineries adapt to ‘climate chaos’
Says winemaker who has co-developed an AI-powered platform...
By Chris Mercer Published
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Ridge Vineyards: producer profile and six new releases tasted
The tale of a Californian superstar...
By Karen MacNeil Last updated
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Cristaldi: Seeking Napa Valley’s best ‘second label’ wines
Jonathan Cristaldi explores the Bordelais concept of a ‘second wine’ in Napa Valley...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Interview: Elaine Chukan Brown on new book The Wines of California
A new take on California's vinous history...
By Ana Carolina Quintela Published
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Cannabis & Cabernet: Shared challenges for California growers
The two competing industries have more in common than one might think...
By April Louis Last updated
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International Women’s Day: Winemakers in US reflect on the industry
'There is still a lot of work to be done...'
By Ani Duzdabanyan Last updated
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Napa Valley’s Cliff Lede seizes chance to buy prime vineyard
Star winery expands in Stags Leap District...
By Chris Mercer Last updated
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Black Stallion: Committed to the craft of Napa winemaking
Director of winemaking Ralf Holdenried speaks to Decanter about Black Stallion’s signature wines, plus the new Sam Jasper Cabernet Sauvignon
By Decanter Staff Last updated
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Cristaldi: The evolution of Silver Oak
A look at the iconic California label's growth and change...
By Jonathan Cristaldi Last updated
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Montecillo Vineyard: Mountain magic in Sonoma
Wonderful Cabernet Sauvignon from high atop the Moon Mountain AVA...
By Clive Pursehouse Last updated
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Wine investment: Top Champagnes to regain their fizz
End of the Champagne bear market?
By Chris Mercer Published
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Producer Profile: Silver Oak
Elin McCoy visits the family-owned California winery dedicated to Cabernet Sauvignon...
By Elin McCoy Last updated