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Most states in the USA produce wine, though California is the main
source of fine wine. The reason is the famous Californian climate. Only
California's coast offers the sort of temperature climate that European
grape varieties need. These grape varieties come from a different species of vine. Wines
from native vines are pleasant but seldom offer the same quality.
California's main growing areas are the Napa and Sonoma Valleys and
styles vary enormously. The cooler areas produce more elegant wines, the
warmer areas richer ones. Outside California, good Pinot Noir and Pinot
Gris is being made in cool Oregon, and intense reds and whites from
Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and others in Washington State.
California grapes:
White
- Chardonnay
- Sauvignon Blanc ( Fume Blanc )
Red
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Zinfandel
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah
Top Wine Makers in U.S.A :
- Two of the top wine makers in the USA include Sattui and Gloria
Ferrer. Sattui recently won the Winemaker Challenge Wine of the Year
with its Sattui Pilgrim Vineyard Zinfandel, and four of its wines
made the list of finalists in the competition.
- For sparkling wines, Gloria Ferrer Sonoma County Brut is
considered one of the USA’s finest, and this winery is known for
many other top offerings as well.
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