The history of the Alexander Valley AVA from prune production in the 1880's to premium wine production.

Anthony Rose shares his first of a two part feature on the Sparkling Wine Category in California. This first piece examines the history of sparkling wine in the region and how far it has come. In a second feature Anthony will explore the perceptions of the sparkling wine category in California.

Author Giles Cooper recommends the 'must-have' wines from California.

A tasting and interview with Duckhorns Winemaker Renee Ary and a lookback through this iconic winery's history

Shane talks to Rory and James about their journey into wine and the where, when and how California wines have become such a serious contender on the UK retail shelves and restaurant wine lists.

This article looks at the history of the Santa Cruz region and how it came to receive AVA status and world recognition. It also examines the regions topography and climate.

An informal Grand Cru is emerging in California, and it is at once as dead-serious and casual as the ambition and culture that defines the Golden State's mysterious and magnetic modus operandi.

Shane McHugh, Wine Buyer and Head Sommelier for the Goodman Group, shares his story about how he fell into, and in love with, the world of wine and particularly California wines. He looks back at the wine 'Stars' and personalities he has met along the way and that continue to fuel his passion for this wonderful region.

Joshua takes readers on an introductory tour through California, starting with an interesting insight into California’s early founding and popularity before looking at its main wine-growing regions - examining climate, history and geography.

Renowned wine critic Matthew Jukes recommends a 'Baker's Dozen of Californian Beauties' following the 'Essential California At Home' tasting which took place in March 2021.

David Ramey is one of California’s iconic winemakers. He’s been a guiding hand for some of the state’s best known labels, including Simi, Matanzas Creek, Chalk Hill, Dominus and Dunn, and he’s worked vintages in Bordeaux with the famous proprietor Christian Moueix (Chateau Petrus, Trotanoy, etc.)

In these days of the much-maligned and often meaningless term ‘old vines’ the Zinfandel of California can come from plants of over 100 years old

With California standing tall as a global leader in sustainability, Andrew Catchpole joined a forum in Napa to discuss the complexities of communicating this multi-faceted concept

Large and small producers alike are creating wines that capture the essence of California without straining the pockets of consumers.

‘What does it mean to make distinctively Californian Chardonnay?’ That was the question posed by Elaine Brown’s compelling recent tasting for the California Wine Institute.

Harpers and California Wine Institute hosted an insightful and far-reaching seminar at London’s Design Museum, delivering the core message that the wine world is well-placed to better engage consumers in supporting the true costs of advancing sustainability. Andrew Catchpole reports

It’s more than 20 years since Marq De Villiers published The Heartbreak Grape: A California Winemaker’s Search for the Perfect Pinot Noir about Josh Jensen of Calera’s obsession with making a West Coast red that could bear comparison with the best Burgundies.