California

California is one of the most exciting wine regions in the world. Geographically diverse, with more than 550,000 acres of vineyards, it is home to a bewildering mix of respected, groundbreaking estates and newer, ambitious boutique wineries. Within the broader winemaking regions of the state, AVAs such as Sonoma County, Napa Valley, Santa Cruz, Paso Robles and Santa Barbara consistently produce world class expressions of Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Grenache, Chardonnay and much, much more.