California producers

The Chappellet family and the forging of Napa's Cabernet identity

With 10 tasting notes from this renowned estate...

Sea Smoke producer profile: The quiet evolution of an emblematic American Pinot

Exploring the history and style of wines from this cult-estate...

Pahlmeyer's progress: From smuggled vines to Napa favourite

Winemaker Katie Vogt is leading the renowned Napa brand forward...

The rich history of California's Louis M. Martini including a vertical tasting

Tasting wines dating back to the 1960s...

Paso Robles' Saxum Vineyards: Producer profile and 10 wines to try

An in-depth look at one of California's top producers, Saxum Vineyards in Paso Robles...

Producer profile: Hundred Acre plus 18 great wines to try

Jonathan Cristaldi meets publicity-shy founder Jayson Woodbridge...

Lawrence Wine Estates: A day with Carlton McCoy MS, plus 20 wines

The man who makes it happen at Lawrence Wine Estates...

Sonoma Coast's Flowers Winery: Producer profile and wines to try

An intense focus on the Sonoma Coast...

Covenant: California kosher fine wine producer profile and 10 wines tasted

Kosher fine wines from California's Covenant...

Los Angeles wineries release bottling from 18th century vine

A wine of historical proportions is released in Los Angeles...

Napa Valley's Darioush: Producer profile plus 10 wines tasted

An unlikely tale on Napa's Silverado Trail...

St Helena 2020: The top Cabernets from this Napa AVA

See the best St Helena wines from the 2020 vintage...

Stags Leap District 2020: The top Cabernets from this Napa AVA

The top Cabernets from Stags Leap District in 2020...

Coombsville 2020: The top Cabernets from this Napa AVA

The top Cabernets from Coombsville in 2020...

Rutherford 2020: The top Cabernets from this Napa AVA

The top Rutherford Cabernets from the 2020 vintage...

US Grenache for International Grenache Day

Taste 10 top US Grenache wines for International Grenache Day...

Oakville 2020: The top Cabernets from this Napa AVA

The top 2020 Cabernets from Oakville...

Tablas Creek: bringing the Rhône to California

A singular range of Rhône-style varietal wines and blends...

Harlan Estate: Secrets behind its vine-by-vine approach

Digging deep into this cult Napa Valley vineyard…

Daou: behind this Paso Robles estate, plus 11 tasting notes

Soul of a Lion 2020 plus 10 more tasted and rated…

Producer profile: Orin Swift

The Gallo-owned Californian brand and its original creator Dave Phinney...

Santa Cruz Mountains AVA: a profile in sustainability

10 wines to try…

Spring Mountain Vineyard: producer profile & 10 wines to try

Exploring the history and wines of this remarkable property...

California's El Dorado AVA: regional profile and wines to try

High-altitude wines from California…

Colgin Cellars: the evolution of a cult Napa estate through 14 wines

14 wines from across the decades…

Top-rated American sparkling wines for New Year's Eve

See the best US fizz to see in the new year...

Ridge Monte Bello retrospective: 21 vintages of the California classic

An incredible tasting of the Ridge Monte Bello wines...

Ridge Vineyards: producer profile and six new releases tasted

The tale of a Californian superstar...

Adam Lee: California's Pinot Noir whisperer and 10 top wines

From Siduri to the Santa Lucia Highlands…

Matt Dees: winemaking on the edge in Santa Barbara County

Pushing boundaries in the Sta. Rita Hills...