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Despite a laid-back atmosphere that is often considered utopian, California claims 90% of wine production in the U.S. and continues to reflect a state immersed in tradition and transition. Although Cabernet still dominates the spectrum, “Rhone-Rangers,” as some vintners are labeled, continue to churn-out popular derivatives of French classics. Also, the “Cal-Ital” perspectives of some winemakers prove there is always going to be a complex and thriving market in North America.
View or download map PDF - An overview of the state's major wine regions, including Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma and Lake counties; Lodi and the Sierra Foothills; the San Francisco Bay area, and the Central Coast, including Monterey, Paso Robles and Santa Barbara. |
