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14 of Our Favorite All-American Cabernet Sauvignons Cabernet Sauvignon may be a French variety, but it's found a home in the U.S. With plantings throughout the West Coast, here are 14 of our best Cab Sauvs. -
The Italian Grapes Making Their Mark in California The Golden State is known for Cabernet, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but many producers look to Italian wine for inspiration. Here are our recommendations. -
12 California Red Wines Perfect for Grilling California's red blends are wonderful year-round and are the perfect accompaniment for your summertime grilling menu. Here are 12 bottles to seek out. -
The California Winemakers Turning a Blending Grape into a Standalone Success Petite Sirah has long been used in California's Zinfandel blends, but these five winemakers prove it can be used for rich varietal wines. -
The Making of a 100-Point Wine: A Napa Cab of Substance Only three other wines from Napa or Sonoma have received 100 points over the last decade. But this bottling made our reviewer declare it a perfect wine. -
Are There Benefits to American Oak Over French? French wooden barrels may be traditional for aging red wines, but many winemakers still prefer using oak grown in American forests. -
California's Up-and-Coming Grapes Yes, the Golden State produces exceptional Cabs, but what about Sémillon, Barbera and other lesser-known California grapes? Here are the varities to watch. -
Time to Take a Deep Look at Santa Barbara's World-Class Wines Santa Barbara County is making some of the finest wines in California. Here's everything you need to know about this underappreciated gem. -
Rajat Parr’s Super Somm 3 Showing Sommelier-turned-winemaker’s Domaine de la Côte bottling wows in documentary’s re-creation of the Judgment of Paris. -
Behind Napa Valley’s Hard-to-Find Pinot Noir Pinot Noir has been eclipsed as Napa Valley’s signature red wine, but a few producers still grow the cool weather-loving vine in this warm-climate region.