USA

Californian wine or American wine? Wine cultivation is practiced in almost all states of the United States. The main focus, however, is on California wines, which account for 90% of production. This is followed by Washington State and Oregon, which together form the Pacific Northwest. Although viticulture here has less history than California, the quality level is sometimes very good. California is also known as the 'Sunshine State' because of its sunny and warm climate. Most wine-growing areas are therefore a short distance from the coast, as they can take advantage of the cooling influence of the Pacific Ocean there. The further inland you get, the higher the temperatures are. This has major consequences for the ripening of the grapes and the quality of the California wines.

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2023 Clendenen Family Vineyards Chenin Blanc Rancho La Cuna

USA, Californie

Chenin Blanc

31.95 26.40

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2022 Au Bon Climat Hildegard

USA, Californie

Aligote, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris

46.95 38.80

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2021 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Larmes de Grappe

USA, Californie

Pinot Noir

98.00 80.99

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2023 Platt Vineyard Estate Reserve Chardonnay

USA, Californie

Chardonnay

205.00 169.42

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2020 Kistler Chardonnay Cuvée Cathleen

USA, Californie

Chardonnay

239.95 198.31

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2019 Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir Oregon

USA, Oregon

Pinot Noir

40.95 33.84

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2020 DuMol Pinot Noir Finn Russian River Valley

USA, Californie

Pinot Noir

136.95 113.18

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2018 Clendenen Family Vineyards Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard

USA, Californie

Chardonnay

64.95 53.68

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2019 Au Bon Climat Chardonnay K Block Bien Nacido Vineyard

USA, Californie

Chardonnay

65.95 54.50

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2023 L'Aventure Winery Estate Côte a Côte

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah-Shiraz

Special Price 107.69 89.00 Regular Price 129.95 107.40

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2019 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon

87.95 72.69

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2013 Merryvale Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Profile

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot

Special Price 125.00 103.31 Regular Price 140.00 115.70

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2023 Dalla Valle Maya

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot

Special Price 585.00 483.47 Regular Price 625.00 516.53

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2021 Outpost Cabernet Sauvignon True Vineyard

2021 Outpost True Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon

USA, Californie

Cabernet Sauvignon

349.00 288.43

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2023 Chateau Montelena Potter Valley Riesling

USA, Californie

Riesling

48.85 40.37

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There are major differences within the California wine regions, both due to the influence of the ocean and due to its location. Although they are contiguous, there are major climate differences between Washington State and Oregon. Washington State is largely behind the high coastal mountains and has a dry desert climate, warm during the day but with cold nights. Oregon is largely in front of the same coastal mountains and is relatively cool and humid. For example, there are major differences in American wines. At Grandcruwijnen we carry the top houses from various areas with the emphasis on the California wines. Wineries like Inglewood, Ridge, Phelps and Coppola are among the top in America.