California wine region
According to the California Wine Institute, the California wine region is responsible for producing 81% of all US wine, and is the fourth-largest wine-producing region after France, Italy and Spain.
Napa Valley wine region | Sonoma wine region
There are 242,000 hectares of vineyard spread across 139 AVAs (American Viticultural Areas).
The North Coast is home to famed AVAs such as Napa County and Sonoma County, although wineries can be found from north to south, and further inland too.
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Chardonnay is California’s most widely planted variety, with approximately 37,800ha planted. Cabernet Sauvignon is not far behind, with approximately 36,700ha planted.
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Duckhorn expands in Napa Valley with vineyard deals
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Santa Ynez Valley for winelovers: where to visit, eat and drink
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Collective Napa Valley wine programme makes debut
New membership programme combines exclusive wine experiences and philanthropy...
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The Judgment of Napa: the Chardonnays and results
Which of the 10 Chardonnays came first in the blind tasting?
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The Judgment of Napa: the Cabernets and results
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The Judgment of Napa: in celebration of Paris
A Californian homage to the 1976 tasting…
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Clare Tooley MW: My top 10 wines of 2021
The wines that were 'the most alive and the most joyful'…
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Decanter at Home: Vérité masterclass 2008 and 2018
Comparative verticals of 2008 & 2018 La Muse, La Joie and Le Désir…
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Best sweet wines from around the world: 30 bottles to seek out
A sweet wine for every occasion...
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Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma sold to Foley Family Wines
Foley wants to 'restore the winery to its former glory'...
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Producer profile: Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
How one of Napa Valley's brightest stars found early fame as one of California's great Cabernet Sauvignon producers
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Rare Napa Cabernet sells for $1m at US charity auction
Bottle from The Setting Wines makes waves at not-for-profit event...
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Investment start-up Vint offers shares in Napa 2018 'collection'
US firm launches blue-chip Napa collection in latest offering...
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Are Bordeaux and Napa close to 'tipping point' on global warming? - Study
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California vineyard focus: Dusi and Paper Street, Paso Robles
The big names that take fruit from these vineyards and 14 wines to try…
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Investing in California wine: slow but steady gains
The latest sales activity for top-end California wines...
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Cornell Vineyards: producer profile
A full vertical of these collectable Spring Mountain Cabernets, from 2013 to 2018…
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California Pinot Noir: panel tasting results
The top-scoring bottles worth seeking out...
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Duckhorn Portfolio: the billion-dollar empire
From Decoy and Goldeneye to Paraduxx, Canvasback, Kosta Browne and more…
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Drought hits Napa Valley 2021 harvest but quality shows promise
Yields affected by drought but one leading producer says 'it could be a wonderful vintage'...
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Jordan Vineyard & Winery: producer profile
A visit to Jordan Vineyard & Winery in Sonoma...
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California family farming: succession and progression
A kaleidoscopic mix of personalities and nationalities...
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Paso Robles: California's quintessential yet eclectic wine region
This must-visit AVA boasts an array of grapes, appellations, vineyards and family-oriented wineries.
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Expert's choice: Sonoma Chardonnay
Leaner or richer styles, Sonoma caters for both...
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Behind the label: Georges de Latour Private Reserve 2018
Behind the scenes at an historic Napa Valley name...
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Healdsburg travel guide: three-day itinerary for wine lovers
The best wineries, bars and restaurants to visit...
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Napa Valley’s Lewis Cellars sold to Justin Vineyards and Winery
High-end wine producer Lewis Cellars sold in Napa...
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Property: Luxury Los Angeles vineyard home listed for $16.5m
Rare property up for sale on the Palos Verdes Peninsula...
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North American trendsetters: five modern-day pioneers
Five producers leading the way plus their wines worth seeking out...