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California
Nearly three-quarters the size of France, California accounts for nearly 90 percent of American wine production. Indeed, if California were a separate country, it would be the world's fourth-largest wine producer.
Spanish missionaries first introduced Vitis vinifera vines to California in the 18th century to produce wines for religious sacraments, as well as daily life. During the mid-19th century, the newly growing wine industry took hold in Northern California around the counties of Napa and Sonoma. The California wine industry suffered in the late 19th century with the phylloxera epidemic, and with Prohibition from 1919-1933. Following a wine renaissance in the mid-20th century, Californian wine entered the international stage at the 1976 Judgment of Paris wine competition when Californian wines beat out French wines in both red and white wine categories.
California is very geologically diverse region and is equally varied in the range of climates and terroirs that can be found there. Most of the state's wine regions are found between the Pacific coast and the Central Valley. The Pacific Oceans and large bays, including San Francisco Bay, serve as tempering influences to the nearby wine regions by providing cool winds and fog that balance the heat and sunshine. While drought can be a viticultural hazard, most areas of California receive sufficient amounts of rainfall. The wine regions of California are often divided into four main regions: North Coast (notable wine regions include Napa Valley and Sonoma County), Central Coast, South Coast, Central Valley. The seven leading grape varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and Zinfandel.
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The nose is bold, a bit flashy even, and full of ripe melon, Asian pear, and tropical fruits. Jasmine, citrus zest and the tangy notes of meringue spice the fruitiness along with a whiff of brioche and brulee.
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Vivid aromas of pear, gooseberry, and lemon zest...
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WA 94 points Wine Advocate: The finest wine I have yet tasted from Piero Antinori’s rocky hillside vineyard on Soda Canyon Road in southeast Napa, this 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon boasts a dense purple color along with a rich, and bouquet of licorice.
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Pale, savory, creamy and fine, this has a finish that brings lemon curd and apples to mind. There's a pleasant warmth to the end, balancing the firm concentrated fruit and placing it with roast fish." 92 Points, Wine & Spirits
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Wine Enthusiast 2010 Top 100 Value Wines with a rating of 91 points. Done in a big, round, fruity, off-dry style, it's loaded with sweet pineapple, Meyer lemon and honey peach flavors.
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Gobs of juicy blackberries and black raspberries greet from the first sip. A slight floral note with fresh ground coffee and a memorable sweet finished.
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The Chardonnay shows ripe apple and pear varietal character highlighted with typical Carneros traits of tropical fruit and rich citrus. The palate is broad with creamy vanilla, complex fruit and a long juicy finish! Wine Spectator rating of 90/100.
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Wine Spectator -- 87 pts.
Juicy and lively, with spicy cinnamon and raspberry aromas and crisp cherry,
anise and loam flavors...
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96 points and #13 on "The Enthusiast 100" for 2009: "Chardonnay doesn’t get much better than this. Bursts with grilled pineapple-infused crème brûlée, peach pie, butter-sautéed banana, passion fruit and butterscotch flavors, dusted with cinnamon.
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Producer notes: "78% Zinfandel, 9% Petite Sirah, 6% Teroldego, 5% Malbec, 2% other select varieties. Structured and full-bodied, this wine has a spicy Zinfandel character complemented by jammy, dark fruit flavors reminiscent of blueberry pie.
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Wine Advocate Score 95! The phenomenal 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Georges de Latour is the greatest BV Private Reserve made since the 1970 and 1968. The good news is 11,000 cases were produced.
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Wine Spectator: 92 Points. Sweet, ripe berries, black cherry and fragrant floral aromas with cocoa and leathery undertones...
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Bright, enticing layers of tropical fruit are heightened by the enchantingly sweet smells of brown sugar, honey, and butterscotch. Notes of mango and citrus zest enhance the complex palate. The lush, creamy mouthfeel is elevated by subtle flavors of honey
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Bright, enticing layers of tropical fruit are heightened by the enchantingly sweet smells of brown sugar, honey, and butterscotch. Notes of mango and citrus zest enhance the complex palate. The lush, creamy mouthfeel is elevated by subtle flavors of honey
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The vineyards along Coastal California are a perfect combination of earth and elements, chosen specifically to contribute to each Meiomi wine and to represent the best of their appellation. By combining their exemplary qualities into a single wine, Meiomi
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2013 Vintage Tasting Notes
Dense, concentrated ruby color, hinting at the dark berry fruits and rich, textural components in this wine. On the nose, aromas of raspberry, wild blackberry and a slight earthiness.
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Wine Spectator rating 93. Wine Spectator rating of Collectibles.
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Cabernet Sauvignon is a grape that takes its own sweet time, slowly lingering to ripen on the vine. We are rewarded by its reluctance. Overwhelming cherry and vivid plums create a welcome first impression, smooth to the finish!
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Three distinctive varietals (Petite Sirah 53% - Zinfandel 44% - Mourvèdre 3%) from three distinctive areas (Clarkburg, Amador and Lodi) combine lush berry and fierce spice into a wine characterized by its incandescence. Deeply luscious and succulent.
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This complex wine offers aromas of black currant, plum, blackberry, chocolate and coffee with notes of toasty oak. A delicious wine that finishes smooth and supple, enjoy with barbequed meats and hearty pasta dishes.
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This complex wine offers aromas of black currant, plum, blackberry, chocolate and coffee with notes of toasty oak. A delicious wine that finishes smooth and supple, enjoy with barbecued meats and hearty pasta dishes.
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Medium-bodied wine with notes of crisp apple and ripe citrus fruit with a hint of cinnamon spice. Delicious complement to grilled chicken, lighter pasta dishes or mild cheeses.
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Medium-bodied wine with notes of crisp apple and ripe citrus fruit with a hint of cinnamon spice. Delicious complement to grilled chicken, lighter pasta dishes or mild cheeses.
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Medium- bodied wine with notes of crisp apple and ripe citrus fruit with a hint of cinnamon spice. Delicious complement to grilled chicken, lighter pasta dishes or mild cheeses.
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"With a soft and elegant mouthfeel, this wine has deep flavors of rich cherries and jammy blackberries, followed by hints of vanilla and spice. Perfect with poultry and grilled meats or red pasta dishes." ~ Winery notes
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Medium- bodied wine with notes of crisp apple and ripe citrus fruit with a hint of cinnamon spice. Delicious complement to grilled chicken, lighter pasta dishes or mild cheeses.
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Canyon road moscato has inviting notes of peaches and honey, followed by lusciously sweet flavors of ripe pears and lemons. The slight liveliness amplifies the sweet fruit aromas and flavors." ~Winery Notes
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This medium-bodied wine has hints of green apple, citrus, white peach and floral blossom. Crisp, the Pinot Grigio leaves a refreshing and revitalizing finish on your palate.
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Medium- bodied wine with notes of crisp apple and ripe citrus fruit with a hint of cinnamon spice. Delicious complement to grilled chicken, lighter pasta dishes or mild cheeses.
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Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc is a culmination of vineyard management and winery practices manifesting themselves as a distinctive wine with truly varietal characteristics. Luscious, deep scents of lemon grass, grapefruit and passion fruit!
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