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Varieties
Your go-to destination for information on California’s many grape varieties, how and where they are grown, what happens at the winery, and what to expect from the finished wines.
White
Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Pinot Gris
Viognier
Riesling
Chenin Blanc
Muscat
Pinot Blanc
Sémillon
Grenache Blanc
Marsanne
Roussanne
Gewürztraminer
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Zinfandel
Barbera
Grenache
Malbec
Petite Sirah
Cabernet Franc
Sangiovese
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Styles
Sparkling Wine
Rosé Wine
Dessert Wines
Regions
There are 152 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) in California. Here is where you will find information on regional history, geography, climate, soil, signature wines, benchmark wineries, maps and statistics.
California
California
North Coast
Napa Valley
Sonoma County
Los Carneros
Mendocino County
Lake County
Solano County
West Sonoma Coast
Central Coast
Santa Barbara
Monterey County
Paso Robles
San Luis Obispo County
Livermore Valley
Santa Cruz Mountains
San Benito County
San Francisco Bay
Santa Clara Valley
Inland Valleys
Lodi and the Delta
Sacramento Valley
Madera County
San Joaquin Valley
Sierra Foothills
Placer County
Amador County
Nevada County
Yuba County
El Dorado County
Calaveras County
Southern California
Temecula Valley
Los Angeles County
San Diego County
Cucamonga Valley
Far North California
Far North California
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Est. 1987
Nevada County
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Nevada City Winery
The oldest operating winery in Nevada County, making wine from locally grown grapes since 1980
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