California

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nOur Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the sun-drenched vineyards of California where warm days slowly ripen our grapes to ensure a bold,...

European winemakers have long recognized that the quality and character of a wine depends largely on the grapes from which it is made. Grape quality is primarily a function of...

Pinot Noir?is the dominant red wine grape of?Burgundy, now adopted (and extensively studied) in wine regions all over the world. The variety's elusive charm has carried it to all manner...

Pinot Noir?is the dominant red wine grape of?Burgundy, now adopted (and extensively studied) in wine regions all over the world. The variety's elusive charm has carried it to all manner...

Of all the New World wine countries, perhaps the one which has demonstrated the most flair for producing high quality wines - using a combination of traditional and forward-thinking contemporary...

California is one of the New World's truly great wine producing countries, and within the state, there are few regions quite as enduringly popular or successful as Santa Barbara. Santa...

Known for elegant wines that combine power and finesse, Carneros is set in the rolling hills that straddle the southernmost parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties. The cooling winds...

. In fact, it is the only red variety permitted in Burgundy. Highly reflective of its terroir, Pinot Noir prefers calcareous soils and a cool climate, requires low yields to...

A noble variety bestowed with both power and concentration, Cabernet Sauvignon enjoys success all over the globe. Inherently high in tannins and acidity, the best bottlings of Cabernet can age...

The Antinori family of Florence, one of the world's oldest and most distinguished wine producers, has lived in Tuscany since the 14th century and celebrated its 625th anniversary as wine...

Drawing on his long experience in the production of fine wines in both Europe and California, Walter set up his own winery with his wife Gertrud in the cool, marine...

A joint venture between Champagne Taittinger and Kobrand Corporation, partners who are perfectionists in their fields, Domaine Carneros has established itself since its inception in 1987 as one of California's...

. In fact, it is the only red variety permitted in Burgundy. Highly reflective of its terroir, Pinot Noir prefers calcareous soils and a cool climate, requires low yields to...

In the late 1920s the Sangiacomo family purchased their first parcel in Sonoma-originally planted to fruit trees, then to grapes for winemaking. In 1969 the Sangiacomo?s Green Acres vineyard was...

Since the pigment in red wines comes from keeping fermenting juice in contact with the grape skins for an extended period, it follows that a pink wine can be made...

By committing to pursuing high quality California Pinot Noir back in the late 1970s, Saintsbury founders Dick Ward and David Graves put themselves in the forefront of a movement that...

Located?on?the?historic?Silverado?Trail?in?Napa?Valley?s?Oak?Knoll?District,?Black?Stallion?Estate?Winery?pays?homage?to?the?rich?history?of?the?32-acre?estate?which?was?once?home?to?the?Silverado?Equestrian?Center.?The?property?was?purchased?in?2010?by?the?Indelicato?family,?a?fourth?generation?family-owned?company?founded?in?1924.?Sourcing?from?the?most?prestigious?vineyards,?the?winery?is?committed?to?making?only?the?most?expressive?wines.?Black?Stallion?Estate?Winery?sources?grapes?from?every?important?Napa?Valley?A.V.A.,?including?its?estate?in?the?Oak?Knoll?District?of?Napa?Valley.?The?winery?s?calling?card?is?Cabernet?Sauvignon,?made?in?a?classic?Napa?Valley?style?that?offers?richness?and?finesse.?While?single-vineyard?wines?are?a?part?of?the?winery?s?offerings,?most?Black?Stallion?wines?are?made?from?small?lots?picked?from?the?valley?s?diverse?winegrowing?areas.?These?are?then?painstakingly?blended?to?create?wines?that?evoke?the?essence?of?Napa?Valley.???

Drawing on his long experience in the production of fine wines in both Europe and California, Walter set up his own winery with his wife Gertrud in the cool, marine...

Contributing Editor Virginie Boone has been with Wine Enthusiast since 2010, and reviews the wines of Napa and Sonoma. Boone began her writing career with Lonely Planet travel guides, which...

By committing to pursuing high quality California Pinot Noir back in the late 1970s, Saintsbury founders Dick Ward and David Graves put themselves in the forefront of a movement that...

RouteStock Cellars crafts wines from the signature?varietals grown along the wine routes traveled in the world?s most celebrated wine regions. These are classic grape varieties, best suited to each different...

Rutherford Ranch favors substance over pretense. We don't waste our resources on fancy wine centers or fanciful stories. We don't need to. When it comes to making a good impression,...

A vast appellation covering Sonoma County?s Pacific coastline, the Sonoma Coast AVA runs all the way from the Mendocino County border, south to the San Pablo Bay. The region can...

The first Chardonnay from Provenance, this is sourced from outstanding sites like the Sangiacomo and Winery Lake vineyards, ... in the cool Carneros AVA. Barrel-aged in French oak for a...

One of the most finicky yet rewarding grapes to grow, Pinot Noir is a labor of love for many. However, the greatest red wines of?Burgundy?prove that it is unquestionably worth...

Four generations of our family have helped bring Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon to the forefront of the fine wine world. The artistry and passion that continue to support this rich...

Working together in this oenological quest for perfection are current winemaker Jon Priest and Ast. Winemaker Rob Fischer. They transform the very finest Carneros and Napa Valley grapes into world-class...

One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made....

One of the most popular and versatile white wine grapes, Chardonnay offers a wide range of flavors and styles depending on where it is grown and how it is made....

Clos Du Val, French for ?small vineyard estate of a small valley,? was founded in 1972, an era that wine writer Hugh Johnson referred to as ?the turning point in...

The first European settlers to consider growing grapevines in the United States must have been delighted when they discovered the now famous wine regions within California, Oregon and elsewhere. Not...

Buena Vista Winery has a rich, delicious heritage as the first premium, and certainly the most colorful, of all of the wineries in California. Founded in 1857 by Agoston Haraszthy,...

Contributing Editor Virginie Boone has been with Wine Enthusiast since 2010, and reviews the wines of Napa and Sonoma. Boone began her writing career with Lonely Planet travel guides, which...

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nAromas of lemon custard, ripe golden apple and white peach are creamy and complex, complemented by jasmine, buttercream, light yeast and...

The deep roots of Beaulieu Vineyard were first planted back in 1900, when founder Georges de Latour noticed similarities with his native Bordeaux and declared the Napa Valley ideal for...

The deep roots of Beaulieu Vineyard were first planted back in 1900, when founder Georges de Latour noticed similarities with his native Bordeaux and declared the Napa Valley ideal for...

Contributing Editor Virginie Boone has been with Wine Enthusiast since 2010, and reviews the wines of Napa and Sonoma. Boone began her writing career with Lonely Planet travel guides, which...

Chateau Montelena?s history is one of the deepest and most storied in the Napa Valley and California. Founded just north of Calistoga by a senator and San Francisco entrepreneur in...

One of the most finicky yet rewarding grapes to grow, Pinot Noir is a labor of love for many. However, the greatest red wines of?Burgundy?prove that it is unquestionably worth...

A fifth generation Californian originally from San Jose, Matt Kettmann covers California?s Central Coast and South Coast for the magazine. He is also the senior editor of The Santa Barbara...