Wine Region
United States
The United States is dominated by California but Oregon and Washington lead cool-climate Pinot Noir and aromatic whites. Napa and Sonoma set premium Cabernet and Chardonnay benchmarks; Willamette Valley rivals Burgundy for Pinot.
Also known as: USA, American wine, California
Geographic context
- Climate: Mediterranean to maritime Pacific
- Soils: volcanic, alluvial, limestone, clay
- Elevation: Sea level to 800m in mountain AVAs
Subregions
Typical grape varieties
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- merlot
- Pinot Noir
- Chardonnay
- zinfandel
- Sauvignon Blanc
Typical wine styles
Typical descriptors
Food pairings
FAQ
- What is an AVA?
- American Viticultural Area — a federally recognized wine grape-growing region with geographic distinction.