California
From the fog-kissed coastlines of Sonoma to the sun-baked hills of Paso Robles, California is less a single wine region than a state of mind - vast, varied, and vibrantly expressive. It’s a land where the Pacific’s cool breath meets mountain heat, where each valley and vineyard tells its own story. Across more than 800 miles of vineyards, the climate shifts from oceanic to desert, producing wines that range from the delicate and mineral to the bold and hedonistic, all with that unmistakable Californian glow.
Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon may be the headline acts, defining the state’s global reputation with opulent texture and polish, but California’s strength lies in its diversity. Pinot Noir thrives in the coastal fog of Santa Barbara and Sonoma Coast; Zinfandel, the old-vine hero, channels spice and history from Lodi and Dry Creek; Rhône varieties flourish in Paso Robles, while Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and even sparkling wines showcase the region’s restless creativity. Each AVA, from the grandeur of Napa to the windswept edges of Mendocino, brings its own accent to the chorus.
What ties it all together is the state’s pioneering spirit. California winemakers have always dared to dream big, to experiment, blend, and redefine what’s possible. The result is a winemaking culture that’s open-minded yet precise, luxurious yet fresh, rooted in terroir but unafraid of innovation. California doesn’t follow the rules; it writes them in sunlight, in soil, and in every glass that captures its golden heart.
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2017 'Maggio' Old Vines Petite Sirah, Oak Ridge Winery
This richly coloured wine offers opulent notes of dark berried fruit and blueberry, with nuances of black pepper, fine cocoa and vanilla. Showing l...
View full details2022 'Elysium' Black Muscat, Quady - 375ml
Elysium is a brilliant crimson-purple colour with aromas of ripe berries, rose petals, strawberries and lychees. The vibrant acidity balances beaut...
View full details2021 'Essensia' Orange Muscat, Quady - 375ml
Vibrantly coloured, Essencia delivers luscious sweet oranges and apricots on the palate with bittersweet orange marmalade notes which balance well ...
View full details2020 'Maggio' Old Vine Zinfandel, Oak Ridge Winery
This traditional Lodi Old Vine Zinfandel is deep and rich, showing ripe black fruit flavours with subtle jam and chocolate overtones, typical of th...
View full details2023 'Maggio' Chardonnay, Oak Ridge Winery
This vibrant Chardonnay delivers fruity aromas of peach, mango, pineapple and melon. Beautifully balanced on the palate, with refreshing citrus fla...
View full details2019 Pinot Noir, Old Stage
A balanced and graceful Pinot Noir with aromas of strawberry, raspberry and rhubarb and a touch of sage. Beautifully integrated oak supports the pu...
View full details2019 Old Stage Chardonnay, Gabilan Winery
A richly textured Chardonnay, with bright notes of citrus, pear and tangerine and a touch of oak spice through to a long, elegant finish with miner...
View full details2023 Cabernet Sauvignon 'R Collection', Raymond Vineyards
This Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of dark red fruits and blackberry pie accented with a touch of clove. Opulent on the palate with rich fla...
View full details2021 Mendo Blendo 'Tollini Vineyard', Peterson Winery
This blend of Petit Sirah, Carignan, Syrah and Grenache (42%,25%,25% and 8%) is a smooth, yet robust wine showing lovely balance and complex aromas...
View full details2017 Zero Manipulation, Tollini Vineyard, Peterson
Lush yet laid-back, Zero Manipulation is California’s answer to authenticity. A blend of Carignan, Grenache and Syrah, it bursts with bright red fr...
View full details2019 Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel, Peterson Winery
This wine is primarily made with Zinfandel with a little dollop of Petite Sirah, Carignan and Grenache. The subtle berry and toasty oak aromas beli...
View full details2022 Chardonnay 'Reserve Selection', Raymond Vineyards
Steeped in rich family history, Raymond vineyards can trace its origins in winemaking back to the days of the ‘old’ Napa Valley. Founded in 1970,...
View full details2021 Chardonnay, Black Stallion
The Black Stallion Estate Winery Chardonnay opens with aromas of yellow apple, crème brûlée and hints of apricot, pear and oak. The flavors are ...
View full details2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso d'Oro
The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso d’Oro is a bold yet polished expression of Paso Robles, crafted by winemaker Laura Orozco, whose family legac...
View full details2020 Old Vine Zinfandel, Bedrock Wine Co
Founded by Morgan Twain-Peterson MW, Bedrock Wine Co. is one of California’s most celebrated advocates for old vine preservation. The winery source...
View full details2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Inglenook
While Inglenook has long been celebrated for its iconic Cabernet Sauvignon, the estate also harbours hidden potential for white wine production. Lo...
View full details2023 Saint Georges Zinfandel Old Vines, Birichino
Birichino is a boutique winery based in Santa Cruz, California, renowned for crafting expressive, terroir-driven wines from old vines and lesser-kn...
View full details2019 Zinfandel 'Bradford Mountain Estate Vineyard', Peterson Winery
This Mountain-grown Zinfandel opens in the glass with tempting notes of opulent dark berries, spicy black pepper and a rich mineral essence, underp...
View full details2023 Chardonnay, Masut
Masút Vineyard & Winery was founded by Ben and Jake Fetzer, third-generation members of the legendary Fetzer winemaking family. The brothers es...
View full details2021 Estate Chardonnay Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Talbott
Talbott Vineyards is defined by its iconic Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, where the conditions are ideal for exceptional, cool-climate Chardonnay. Located...
View full details2021 Chardonnay 'Along The Palms', Scribe Winery
Scribe Winery produces vibrant, terroir-driven wines from Sonoma, California. The winery was founded in 2007 on a property that helped pioneer pre-...
View full details2022 Chardonnay, Sanford
California, With Restraint This is Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay in beautifully judged form, elegant rather than overblown, sunlit but sharpened by th...
View full details2018 Estate Grown Pinot Noir, Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, Talbott
Talbott Vineyards is defined by its iconic Sleepy Hollow Vineyard, where the conditions are ideal for exceptional, cool-climate Pinot Noir. Located...
View full details2015 Syrah 'Las Madres Vineyard', Benevolent Neglect
This gorgeous Syrah shows the synergy between highly skilled winemakers and a genuinely great Syrah vineyard.Floral and expressive on the nose with...
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