Great Grapes, Great Wine

Winemaking starts in the vineyard, and California’s wine-grape growers produce balanced, flavorful grapes that are the foundation for some of the best wines in the world.

Grape to Glass

All great wine must start with perfectly balanced grapes, and California wine-grape growers produce some of the best in the world. From vineyard to bottle, see how our growers influence the wines you enjoy.

Stewards of the Land

Our growers take extra steps to take care of the land, resources and people that make California’s vineyards some of the finest in the world. Meet some of the faces behind the vineyards and take a look at our responsible growing standards.

Varietals

Do you know the difference between a syrah and a petite sirah? How about cabernet sauvignon and sauvignon blanc? Get to know the grapes that have helped shape one of the most popular wine regions in the world.

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