Emerging Varietals in California PDF Print E-mail
Emerging Varietals in California

Although California Chardonnay, Cabernet and Merlot are still by far the most popular varietal wines in the U.S., comprising more than half of all California table wine sold in the U.S last year, *recent data shows that the state’s winegrowers and vintners are increasingly catering to wine enthusiasts’ thirst for varietal diversity.  From winegrape acreage to the annual crush, a new crop of “emerging” varietals such as Pinot Gris/Grigio, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Sangiovese are gaining in wine production all over the Golden State.  Vintners are also increasingly blending new combinations of popular and less-familiar varietals.

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Last Updated on Thursday, 03 June 2010 22:53
 

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