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Reds of California
Cabernet Sauvignon |
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| Synonymous with serious red wine capable of aging into subtle splendor. For this reason Cabernet Sauvignon is also the best traveled red wine variety, but since it is a relatively late ripened it is more suited for warmer climates where it is responsible for a very large number of the world's best red wines. In California's Napa Valley this varietals produces wines of splendid depth and structure punctuated by delicious flavors of black cherry and herbs. California's reputation was created by its rich and weighty wines, currently producers are focusing on softer, more approachable wines. | ||
Napa Valley |
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| Abreu Madrona Ranch | 1993 | 640 |
| Abreu Madrona Ranch | 1994 | 825 |
| Abreu Madrona Ranch | 1999 | 500 |
| Abreu Madrona Ranch | 2003 | 585 |
| Abreu Thorevilos | 2000 | 450 |
| Abreu Thorevilos | 2003 | 625 |
| Altamura | 2000 | 100 |
| Antinori Family Estate 'Antica' | 2005 | 96 |
| Araujo Eisele | 2005 | 460 |
| Araujo Eisele | 2006 | 475 |
| Bond Estates Melbury | 2005 | 760 |
| Bond Estates Plurbius | 2005 | 760 |
| Bond Estates St. Eden | 2005 | 760 |
| Bond Estates Vecina | 2005 | 760 |
| Buehler Vineyards | 1985 | 200 |
| Caymus Vineyards 'Special Selection' | 2005 | 280 |
| Chateau Montelena 'Estate' | 1985 | 325 |
| Chateau Montelena 'Estate' | 1992 | 240 |
| Corra | 2005 | 225 |
| Corra | 2006 | 210 |
| Dana Estates Lotus | 2006 | 475 |
| Dunn | 1990 | 225 |
| Dunn 'Howell Mountain' | 1990 | 350 |
| Dunn 'Howell Mountain' | 1994 | 310 |
| Dunn 'Howell Mountain' | 1998 | 200 |
| Dunn 'Howell Mountain' | 2000 | 225 |
| Hourglass | 2005 | 250 |
| Hourglass | 2006 | 235 |
| Joseph Phelps Backus | 1996 | 375 |
| Karl Lawrence | 2006 | 100 |
| Ladera Lone Canyon | 2000 | 80 |
| Lewis Cellars, Reserve | 2005 | 225 |
| Lewis Cellars, Reserve | 2006 | 210 |
| Melka Wines 'C.J.' | 2006 | 85 |
| Michael Mondavi 'M' | 2005 | 350 |
| Neal Family | 2005 | 75 |
| Perelli-Minetti, Reserve | 1998 | 100 |
| Robert Mondavi, Reserve | 1984 | 225 |
| Robert Mondavi, Reserve | 2000 | 225 |
| Robert Mondavi, Reserve | 2001 | 225 |
| Sedna Kate's Vineyard | 2003 | 70 |
| Shafer 'Hillside Select' | 1992 | 415 |
| Vineyard 29 'Estate' | 2006 | 375 |
| Wing Canyon Vineyard | 2001 | 100 |
| Wing Canyon Vineyard | 2005 | 85 |
Other Appellations |
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| Daou, Paso Robles | 2007 | 80 |
| Kamen, Sonoma Valley | 2006 | 125 |
| Mount Eden Vineyards 'Estate' Santa Cruz Mountains | 1974 | 280 |
| Renaissance 'Vin de Terroir' North Yuba | 1997 | 78 |
| Ridge 'Monte Bello' | 1977 | 310 |
| Ridge 'Monte Bello' | 1981 | 300 |
| Ridge 'Monte Bello' | 1984 | 325 |
| Ridge 'Monte Bello' | 1995 | 250 |
Proprietary Reds |
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One of the most significant differences between California and Europe is winemaking tradition. California lacks the history of Europe, and its winemakers use this to their advantage. Experimentation is not just allowed, but encouraged, and the results are consistently exciting and enjoyable proprietary blends not seen anywhere else in the world. |
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Napa Valley |
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| Cain Cellars 'Cain Five' | 2004 | 210 |
| Colgin 'Cariad' | 2005 | 800 |
| Colgin 'Cariad' | 2006 | 800 |
| Colgin IX Estate | 2003 | 550 |
| Colgin IX Estate | 2004 | 625 |
| Colgin IX Estate | 2005 | 625 |
| Continuum | 2006 | 250 |
| Continuum | 2007 | 235 |
| Dominus 'Estate' | 1985 | 450 |
| Dominus 'Estate' | 1990 | 410 |
| Dominus 'Estate' | 2002 | 275 |
| Dominus 'Estate' | 2004 | 250 |
| Harlan Estate | 1992 | 1425 |
| Harlan Estate | 1993 | 1360 |
| Harlan Estate | 2003 | 980 |
| Harlan Estate | 2004 | 1120 |
| Joseph Phelps 'Insignia' | 1995 | 375 |
| Joseph Phelps 'Insignia' | 1996 | 300 |
| Joseph Phelps 'Insignia' |
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325 |
| Joseph Phelps 'Insignia' | 2000 | 255 |
| Joseph Phelps 'Insignia' | 2003 | 265 |
| Joseph Phelps 'Insignia' | 2004 | 325 |
| Joseph Phelps 'Insignia' | 2005 | 340 |
| Lail Vineyards Blueprint | 2005 | 90 |
| Opus One | 2003 | 325 |
| Opus One | 2006 | 330 |
| Ramey Wine Cellars 'Claret' | 2005 | 65 |
| Rubicon 'Estate' | 1995 | 325 |
| Rubicon 'Estate' | 2002 | 250 |
| Rubicon 'Estate' | 2003 | 215 |
Other Appellations |
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| Benziger 'Tribute' Sonoma Mountains | 2005 | 125 |
| Bonny Doon 'Le Cigare Volant' California | 2004 | 52 |
| Foxen 'Range 30 West' Santa Ynez Valley | 2004 | 65 |
| Peter Michael 'L'Esprit des Pavots' Knights Valley | 2005 | 175 |
| Peter Michael 'L'Esprit des Pavots' Knights Valley | 2006 | 170 |
| Peter Michael 'Les Pavots' Knights Valley | 1994 | 375 |
| Peter Michael 'Les Pavots' Knights Valley | 1996 | 420 |
| Peter Michael 'Les Pavots' Knights Valley | 1997 | 450 |
| Peter Michael 'Les Pavots' Knights Valley | 2005 | 330 |
| Peter Michael 'Les Pavots' Knights Valley | 2006 | 315 |
| Tablas Creek 'Esprit de Beaucastel' Paso Robles | 2007 | 95 |
| Villa Creek 'High Road' James Berry Paso Robles | 2005 | 105 |
Syrah |
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The Syrah grape is among nature's glories, producing some of the world's best wines from terroirs as diverse as France, Australia, and California. In California Syrah's popularity is rising very fast, producers are turning out superb wines often modeled after Hermitage wines of Cote Rotie. |
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| Araujo Eisele Napa Valley | 2005 | 200 |
| Holus Bolus, Santa Ynez Valley | 2006 | 50 |
| Lagier-Meredith, Mount Veeder | 2004 | 92 |
| Lagier-Meredith, Mount Veeder | 2005 | 100 |
| Lewis Cellars, Napa Valley | 2003 | 110 |
| Lillian, California | 2005 | 115 |
| Lillian, California | 2006 | 130 |
| Pax Wine Cellars 'Cuvée Keltie' North Coast | 2005 | 130 |
| Pax Wine Cellars Griffin's Lair Sonoma Coast | 2006 | 110 |
| Pax Wine Cellars Obsidian Knights Valley | 2006 | 150 |
| Peay Vineyards Sonoma Coast | 2003 | 125 |
| Peay Vineyards La Bruma Sonoma Coast | 2005 | 94 |
| Peay Vineyards La Bruma Sonoma Coast | 2006 | 80 |
| Peay Vineyards Les Titans Sonoma Coast | 2006 | 80 |
| Piedrasassi, California | 2005 | 95 |
| Quivira 'Homage a Ampuis' Dry Creek Valley | 2007 | 68 |
| Radio-Coteau Cherry Camp Sonoma Coast | 2007 | 100 |
| Sedna Kate's Vineyard Napa Valley | 2003 | 70 |
| Sine Qua Non 'Atlantis Fe' California | 2005 | 585 |
| Sine Qua Non 'Raven' California | 2006 | 495 |
| Sine Qua Non 'Labels' California | 2007 | 435 |
| Vultus Las Madres Carneros | 2007 | 75 |
Other red wines of California |
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| Crocker & Starr, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley | 2006 | 95 |
| Pax Wine Cellars, Grenache 'Cuvée Moriah' Sonoma County | 2006 | 100 |
| Sine Qua Non, Grenache 'Atlantis Fe' California | 2005 | 510 |
| Sine Qua Non, Grenache 'Raven' California | 2006 | 420 |
| Sine Qua Non, Grenache 'Colors' California | 2007 | 455 |
| Turley, Petite Syrah 'Estate' Napa Valley | 2006 | 125 |
| Turley, Petite Syrah Hayne Napa Valley | 2005 | 180 |
| Wing Canyon, Cabernet Franc, Napa Valley | 2005 | 100 |
Merlot |
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| Merlot ripens early, so it is much easier to grow than most grapes. Its bigger berries and thinner skins generally produce less tannic, and more opulent wines that can be enjoyed sooner. Of course it can also produce wines that can age for a relatively long time and evolve in rich and complex style, as witnessed by the great wines of Pomerol. | ||
| Blankiet Paradise Hills Napa Valley | 2004 | 335 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards 'Estate' Napa Valley | 2003 | 142 |
| Duckhorn Vineyards Three Palms Napa Valley | 2003 | 140 |
| Hourglass Blueline Vineyard Napa Valley | 2007 | 125 |
| Paloma Vineyard, Napa Valley | 2006 | 90 |
| Swanson Vineyards, Napa Valley | 2005 | 55 |
Zinfandel |
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| Zinfandel may trace its roots to Slovenia (not Puglia as often cited) but over the last decades has blossomed into California's wine. It is a grape we can call our own because in many parts of the state it achieves great levels of quality with personalized syles reflecting the different areas of production. | ||
| Lamborn Family Vineyards, Howell Mountain | 2007 | 68 |
| Rubicon 'Edizione Pennino' Napa Valley | 2007 | 75 |
| Traverso 'AmaSono' California | 2002 | 45 |
Pinot Noir |
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| This is the most elusive grape, it is relatively early ripening and very sensitive to terroir. It buds early and ripens early, which makes it very suitable for cooler climate. In California the most promising areas are Carneros, Russian River Valley, parts of Monterey County and Santa Barbara County. While the wines from Carneros and Monterey County are generally bolder and broader, those from Russian River and Santa Barbara are known for their bright and sweet fruit with captivating bouquets redolent of ripe black cherries, violets and spice. | ||
Central Coast |
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| Au Bon Climat 'Knox Alexander' Santa Maria Valley | 2006 | 80 |
| Calera Jensen Mount Harlan | 1985 | 215 |
| Calera Jensen Mount Harlan | 1991 | 175 |
| Calera Jensen Mount Harlan | 1996 | 205 |
| Calera Selleck Mount Harlan | 1997 | 170 |
| Calera Selleck Mount Harlan | 2005 | 130 |
| Figge Cellars Pelio Monterey | 2006 | 60 |
| Greg Linn Wines Le Bon Climat Santa Maria Valley | 2007 | 165 |
| Melville 'Carries' Santa Rita Hills | 2006 | 95 |
| Peter Michael Pisoni 'Le Moulin Rouge' Santa Lucia Highlands | 2007 | 175 |
| Samsara Ampelos Santa Rita Hills | 2006 | 80 |
| Sea Smoke Cellars 'Ten' Santa Rita Hills | 2007 | 140 |
| Siduri Pisoni Santa Lucia Highlands | 2007 | 100 |
| Talley Vineyards Rincon Arroyo Grande | 2007 | 97 |
Marin County |
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| Pey-Marin 'Trois-Filles' | 2006 | 65 |
| Sean Thackery Devil's Gulch 'Andromeda' | 2007 | 85 |
Mendocino |
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| Anthill Farms Demuth Anderson Valley | 2007 | 85 |
| Copain Baker Ranch Anderson Valley | 2007 | 75 |
| Ici/La-Bas Elke 'Les Révélés' Anderson Valley | 2006 | 92 |
| Littorai 'One Acre' Anderson Valley | 2000 | 430 |
| Radio-Coteau Savoy Anderson Valley | 2006 | 105 |
| Williams-Selyem Ferrington Anderson Valley | 2003 | 150 |
| Williams-Selyem Ferrington Anderson Valley | 2007 | 170 |
| Williams-Selyem | 2000 | 120 |
Napa Valley |
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| Ancien Mink | 2007 | 75 |
| B. Kosuge 'The Shop' Carneros | 2007 | 55 |
| El Molino, Rutherford | 2006 | 88 |
Sonoma Coast |
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| Cobb Coastlands | 2004 | 150 |
| Cobb Coastlands | 2006 | 115 |
| Cobb Coastlands & Rice-Spivak | 2005 | 130 |
| Cobb Emmaline | 2006 | 115 |
| Cobb Rice-Spivak | 2006 | 115 |
| Failla Hirsch | 2006 | 115 |
| Fog Dog | 2007 | 65 |
| Freestone | 2006 | 125 |
| Hirsch Vineyards | 2005 | 125 |
| Hirsch Vineyards | 2006 | 110 |
| Hirsch Vineyards 'San Andreas' | 2007 | 100 |
| Kesner | 2007 | 105 |
| Kistler 'Cuvée Elizabeth' | 2004 | 400 |
| Littorai Hirsch | 2006 | 130 |
| Littorai Hirsch | 2007 | 120 |
| Littorai Thierot | 2000 | 430 |
| Marcassin Blue-Slide Ridge | 2003 | 450 |
| Marcassin Marcassin | 2002 | 550 |
| Marcassin Marcassin | 2003 | 500 |
| Peay Vineyards | 2004 | 140 |
| Peay Vineyards 'Pomarium' | 2006 | 93 |
| Peay Vineyards 'Scallop Shelf' | 2007 | 93 |
| Radio-Coteau 'La Neblina' | 2006 | 90 |
| Radio-Coteau 'La Neblina' | 2007 | 95 |
| Radio-Coteau 'La Neblina' | 2007 | 85 |
| Radio-Coteau Terra Neuma | 2007 | 110 |
| Radio-Coteau Terra Neuma | 2008 | 100 |
| Williams-Selyem Coastlands | 2001 | 200 |
| Williams-Selyem Coastlands | 2006 | 180 |
| Williams-Selyem Hirsch | 2006 | 180 |
| Williams-Selyem Hirsch | 2007 | 180 |
| Williams-Selyem Prescious Mountain | 2003 | 210 |
| Williams-Selyem | 1990 | 240 |
| Williams-Selyem | 2007 | 105 |
Russian River Valley |
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| Emeritus | 2007 | 60 |
| Iron Horse Vineyards 'Estate' Green Valley | 2008 | 75 |
| Joseph Swan Trenton Estate | 2006 | 88 |
| Marimar Estate Doña Margarita | 2005 | 78 |
| Merry Edwards Klopp Ranch | 2007 | 95 |
| Whetstone Pleasant Hill | 2007 | 80 |
| Williams-Selyem | 2006 | 130 |
| Williams-Selyem | 2007 | 110 |
| Williams-Selyem Allen | 2003 | 195 |
| Williams-Selyem Bucher | 2005 | 150 |
| Williams-Selyem Bucher | 2006 | 135 |
| Williams-Selyem Rochioli Riverblock | 2006 | 190 |
| Williams-Selyem Rochioli Riverblock | 2007 | 190 |
| Williams-Selyem 'Westside Road Neighbors' | 2005 | 165 |
| Williams-Selyem 'Westside Road Neighbors' | 2006 | 170 |
| Williams-Selyem 'Westside Road Neighbors' | 2007 | 170 |