1. About California wine is wine made in the U.S. state of California. Nearly three-quarters the size of France, California accounts for nearly 90 percent of American wine production. History The state of California was first introduced to Vitis vinifera vines in the 18th century by the Spanish, who planted vineyards with each mission they established.

2. Modern era Several well-known wineries were founded in this decade including Robert Mondavi, Heitz Wine Cellars and David Bruce Winery. As the quality of Californian wine improved, the region started to receive more international attention Climate and geography California is very geologically diverse region and is equally varied in the range of climates and terroirs that can be found. 3. Wine regions California has over 427,000 acres (1,730 km2) planted under vines mostly located in a stretch of land covering over 700 miles. The wine regions of California are often divided into 4 main regions. Grapes Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Pinot noir Sauvignon blanc Syrah Zinfandel 4. SNAP DRAGONAPOTHICNINE POINTSTHE CRUSHERBODEGA BELGRANOSNAPPING TURTEL 5. California Wine Profile Americas top wine producer California makes 90% of all U.S. wine and is the worlds 4th leading wine producer after France, Italy and Spain.3,400 bonded wineries Up 321% from 807 wineries in 1990; nearly all family owned businesses.199.6 million cases California wine sales volume into the U.S. market.$18.5 billion retail value Retail value of California wine sales in the U.S.61% share of U.S. market by volume Three of every five bottles sold in the U.S. is a California wine, with shipments growing annually since 1993.$1.14 billion in export revenue U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached record high, growing 25% in value from 2009. Up 117% from $541 million in 2001. California exports 47 million cases to 125 countries; Up 40% from 34 million cases in 2001.4,600 grapegrowers Huge Sustainable Grape growers.535,000 acres of winegrapes Winegrapes are grown in 48 of 58 counties in California; 111 federally approved American Viticultural Areas.3.59 million tons harvested of winegrapes More than 110 winegrape varieties. New World wine styles The style of California Cabernet Sauvignon that first put California on the world's wine map at the Judgment of Paris is still a trademark style today. The reliably warm weather allows many wineries to use very ripe fruit which brings up a more fruit forward rather than earthy or mineralic style of wine. 6. It is common belief that Old World wines refer to wines from the Old World (specifically wine regions in countries like France, Italy and Spain) and that New World wines refer to wines from the USA, South America and Australia. This benchmark might have been true in the past but, nowadays, one can no longer rely on this simplistic classification. Today, when we pit New World wines against Old World wines, we are actually comparing the wine styles and the wine making processes more than the wines place of origin. www.discovercaliforniawines.com www.foodandwine.com www.californiawinefestival.com california-vineyards.com