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About California Wine

California wine contributes to almost 90% of United States wine industry. Almost nine out of every ten bottles of U.S. wine are actually California wine. California wine grapes varieties include Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Zinfandel. Beside the normal red and white, California wines also include world-class champagne to even fortified Muscats.

California Wine Regions

California wine growing regions basically stretch from San Francisco to San Diego. The followings are the California wine counties…

Lake County

Livermore Valley

Los Carneros

Mendocino County

Monterey County

Napa County

Santa Barbara County

San Benito

Santa Clara County

Santa Cruz County

San Luis Obispo County

Sierra Foothils

Sonoma County

For a long period of time, European see U.S. wine as "jug wine", the lower graded wine until 1976.

California Wine Revolution

California wine revolution began in 1976 during a blind – tasting organized in Paris, France. A Chardonnay 1973 from Chateau Montelena and a Cabemet Sauvignon 1973 from Stag's Leap beat all the other French wine. In addition, all the tasting was done by the French and there were no American judges at all. This really shook the whole Europe and the California wine is then look upon differently.

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