{"title":"California Wine","description":"\u003cp\u003eCalifornia's warm, sun-drenched vineyards have made it the driving force behind American wine, producing everything from rich, structured Cabernet Sauvignon to barrel-aged Chardonnay and old-vine Zinfandel. Regions like Napa Valley and Sonoma County have built international reputations for quality, while the state's sheer size means styles vary considerably depending on how close a vineyard sits to the cooling influence of the Pacific. It's a reliable choice if you want something generous and fruit-forward without straying into the more restrained styles typical of European regions. For the wider national picture, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/united-states-wine\"\u003eUnited States Wine\u003c\/a\u003e covers everything else on offer, and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/imported-wines\"\u003eImported Wines\u003c\/a\u003e is worth a look if you'd rather browse internationally more broadly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ravenswood-vintners-blend-zinfandel","title":"Ravenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRavenswood Vintners Blend Zinfandel\u003c\/strong\u003e is a bold, juicy California red loaded with black cherry, raspberry, blueberry and ripe bramble fruit. Hints of oak and warm spice add depth, while supple tannins keep the palate smooth and approachable through a long, fruit-forward finish. Generous without becoming overly heavy, it captures the rich, expressive character that made Ravenswood particularly well known for Zinfandel. A few years in bottle have helped its fruit and oak settle comfortably together. Pour it alongside barbecued ribs, grilled lamb, beef burgers or a hearty spaghetti bolognese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Vintners Blend is a California Zinfandel with aromas of black cherry, raspberry and blueberry supported by hints of oak. Abundant ripe fruit continues across the palate, where flexible tannins contribute a smooth, easy texture before a long, fruit-driven finish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the experts say:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatalie MacLean, 91\/100 (2018 Vintage)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“A gorgeous California Zin, with a velvet-tongued texture. 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It is an approachable red made for uncomplicated enjoyment, with enough richness for the dinner table but an easygoing character that does not demand a special occasion. Pair it with beef burgers, barbecued steak, tomato-based pasta or smoky grilled sausages.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Vintners Blend is a Cabernet Sauvignon from California. 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Ravenswood was founded by Joel Peterson in 1976 and became best known for its bold approach to Californian red wine, a character that comes through clearly in this approachable Merlot. It is an easy match for beef burgers, spiced lamb, tomato-based pasta or a firm, mature cheese.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2018 Vintners Blend is a California Merlot with 13.5% alcohol. The distributor describes bright black plum and cherry fruit alongside olive and spice, supported by smooth tannins and a rich, balanced palate. Additional winemaker notes characterise it as medium-bodied, dry and juicy, with plum, cherry and toasted flavours. 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The 11% splash of Chenin Blanc is the clever bit, lifting the fruit and adding crisp acidity to the Chardonnay's richer texture. Named for the Bogle family's first twenty acres of vines, planted in Clarksburg in 1968, this is a crowd-friendly white with a little family history behind it. Pour it with roast chicken, creamy seafood pasta or a relaxed Friday night dinner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2024 wine comes from Clarksburg and blends Chardonnay with 11% Chenin Blanc. The Chardonnay spends 10 months in a mix of new American and French oak, while the Chenin Blanc is fermented in stainless steel. 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Expect ripe green apple and pear layered with citrus zest, rounding out into vanilla, clove and a gentle toasty warmth from the oak. Grown on the Bogle family's Clarksburg vineyards - now farmed by a sixth generation - it's a wine built for richness rather than restraint. Pour it generously alongside something rich and creamy, and let it do the heavy lifting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend splits evenly between stainless steel and new American oak barrels, spending nine months ageing on the lees before the two components come together. The aim is a wine that layers bright, fruit-driven character - green apple, pear and a touch of pineapple - with a rounder, spice-laced mid-palate and a lingering toasty, creamy finish. 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Bogle's family farming roots stretch back six generations, and this bottle neatly captures the producer's approachable style: bold, polished and very easy to enjoy. Pour it with grilled sausages and caramelised onions, smoky barbecue, or tandoori chicken when dinner calls for a red with real flavour and no fuss.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBogle makes this California Zinfandel from a core of fruit carefully handpicked from 60-80-year-old, head-trained vines. The 2023 release opens with raspberry and pink peppercorn aromas, followed by cranberry, red fruit, marionberry pie and baking spice. 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Green apple, pear and white nectarine meet crème brûlée, toasted spice and vanilla, while lively acidity keeps the richness from becoming heavy. The Bogle family’s Phantom range takes its name from the old Scottish meaning of Bogle as a ghost, but there is nothing elusive about the flavour here. Pour it with roast chicken, mushroom risotto or buttery shellfish when a lean little Chardonnay simply will not do.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor the 2024 release, the Chardonnay comes from Clarksburg and was barrel fermented before ageing sur lie for 11 months in new French and American oak. Stirring the lees twice each month builds its silky, creamy texture. The winery records 14.5% alcohol, pH 3.4 and acidity of 0.63 g\/100 mL, and identifies the wine as vegan-friendly and gluten free. 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The tannins have real texture but stay well-mannered, so the wine feels rich rather than tough, and the finish hangs around for a good while. It's built with steak in mind - rib-eye and blue cheese butter wouldn't go amiss - and it's the sort of Cabernet that over-delivers without asking you to think too hard about it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBogle's Cabernet Sauvignon spends 12 months in one-year-old American oak barrels. It opens with lifted aromatics of black cherry, mint bush, juniper berry and baking spice, moving into vibrant red fruit and a fleshy, generous mid-palate. The tannins are textured but refined, giving gentle grip rather than harshness, while red cassis and red licorice add further depth. The colour is a deep garnet, built in a traditional, fruit-forward style with the structure to age. 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Vibrant, approachable and food-friendly, this 100% Zinfandel is a natural match for barbecue ribs, a blue cheese burger or a well-stocked cheese board.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat the winery says:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe majority of the fruit came from Sonoma County, with the remainder sourced from selected growing sites across California. The low-yielding 2022 season produced small, intensely flavoured berries. After destemming, the must received a two to three day cold soak in stainless steel, followed by fermentation with twice-daily pumpovers. The wine completed malolactic fermentation, then aged until blending and bottling in February 2024. 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