California

Region Name California
Region Hierarchy
Climate(s) Moderate, Warm
Grape(s)
Color Grape Notes
Red Cabernet Sauvignon Grape
Red Merlot Grape
Red Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape
Red Zinfandel / Primitivo Grape
White Chardonnay Grape
Wines(s)
Type Color Wine Notes
Still Red Cabernet Sauvignon Wine High volume brands simply labeled "California" use oak staves/chips. Intended to be drunk young.
Still Red Merlot Wine High volume brands simply labeled "California" use oak staves/chips. Fruity with medium body.
Still Red Pinot Noir Wine Ripe red-fruit flavors, notable oak flavors, and possibly tertiary flavors of florest floor & mushrooms.
Still Rosé White Zinfandel Wine Roses are medium-sweet w/ simple red-fruit flavors. Reds are often oaked. They have red & black fruit, dried fruit, and oak flavors. Dry with med-to-high tannins, high acidity, and full body.
Still White Chardonnay Wine High volume brands simply labeled "California" use oak staves/chips. Peach and pineapple flavors, medium acidity and body.
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