A Local’s Guide to California Wines & Wineries
The Golden State is home to 4,391 wineries producing New World Wines the envy of wine makers everywhere. That’s 57% of all US wineries. While there is a lot of great wine in other countries, other states, a California bottle of wine is one of our favorites (and we suspect yours too). Our site is dedicated to the regions, terroirs & appellations throughout California creating great bottles of wine. It’s a guide for you to explore California wine areas.
Everybody has their favorite California Bottle of Wine. Some like expensive, some like value, some like taste. We believe the best wine in the world is the wine you like most, whether that be a Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah or Cabernet.
Wine Club Pros & Cons: Do I Really Want You To Ship All That Wine To Me? Part 2You love the California wine you just tasted and your host is dangling this offer, 'We'll waive today's tasting fee if …
California Closes Paso’s Hemingway Winery for Selling Wine Without Liquor License the Past 3 YearsPulitzer Award winning author Ernest Hemingway lived a vivid life on the outer edge and apparently the owner of Paso's Hemingway …
Mystic Hills Vineyard’s Cinematic HeritageAll wineries have a personality. You might call some staid, edifices, premium, snooty, homespun or energetic. Mystic Hills Vineyard personality is …
California Gold Country Zinfandels, Chardonnays & Petite SirahsSitting in a winery reading a sign, “Let’s Make Pour Decisions,” I decided, why not. Pour me some Viognier, the white …
A Central Coast Love/Hate Story With Justin WineryPaso Robles locals have a love/hate relationship with Justin Vineyards & Winery. Some Paso locals swear at Justin while some locals …
California Gold Country: 29 Bottles of Wine on the Wall29 bottles of wine on the wall. Six styles of port on the wall and a very tasty Syrah on tap. …
What Wine is Favorite Now? You May be Surprised by the Answer.Ten years ago we here at California Bottle of Wine reported the most popular wine by sales volume in America was …
Wine Club Pros & Cons: Do I Really Want You To Ship All That Wine To Me? Part 1Wine clubs are curious things. You might love a particular wine so they give you a 20% discount, they’ll ship wine …
This Holiday Sample Wines Your Family Brings In a Blind TastingWould you go to Christmas dinner without a bottle of wine to share? If you are a reader of these columns, …
Haley’s Corker & the Aeration of California WinePour a young tannic Cabernet through Haley’s Corker and you’ll strip out all the harsh tannins. Pour a buttery Chardonnay through …
Italian Wine on the Dry Side Cooled by the Templeton GapFull disclosure here, we’re not big fans of dry Italian varietals. But if you like dry Italian wine you’ll love Bella …
Paso’s Hwy 46 Corridor and the Tourist TradeThe Paso Robles wineries on Highway 46 East and West pick up at the lion share of tourists even though there …
Sonoma Bottles of Wine at Cline Still Deliver (with a twist)Winemaking regions in California have different personalities. Sonoma can be drier than more southerly climates. We visited one of our old …
Looking for a Deal on California Wine? Just Wait a Bit, Discounts are ComingLooking for a good deal on some California wine? Be patient, the recession will bring you opportunity. While enjoying local music …
