American wine has a long history, dating back to the early 17th century when European settlers first began planting grapevines in what is now the United States. Today, the United States is the fourth-largest wine-producing country in the world, after France, Italy, and Spain.
The American wine industry is based primarily in California, which accounts for approximately 85% of the country's wine production. Other notable wine-producing regions include Oregon, Washington State, and New York.
The most widely grown grape varieties include Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Zinfandel. California is particularly renowned for its high-quality wines, with the Napa Valley and Sonoma County being among the most famous. Many of California's top wineries are located in these areas, producing a range of premium wines.
American wines are worthy of attention from wine enthusiasts around the world. Whether you prefer bold reds, crisp whites, or something in between, there is an American wine here for you that will satisfy your palate and leave you wanting more.
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2021 The Big Top Old Vine Zinfandel
Regular price £12.99
A fleshy, approachable old-vine zin from Lodi, California.
Tasting Notes
Aromas of vanilla, cracked black pepper and dark damson fruit. On the palate this wine is round and fleshy, beautifully balanced and packed full with robust red fruit flavours and a lick of oak.
Production
The grapes are selected from old vine Zinfandel vineyards in the Lodi region of central California. Vinified in stainless steel tanks and sees a little oak ageing.
Producer
Boutinot has been working with growers in California for over 10 years, finessing our offering from vintage to vintage, increasingly with specific estates sourcing old vine material and site-specific fruit. The current range of wines are sourced from the warm region of Lodi in Central California, to which Samantha Bailey brings her esteemed palate and decades experience to hone these elements into the brightest wines of The Golden State.
Specifications
| Year | 2021 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Zinfandel |
| Country | USA |
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type |
Red Wine |
| Allergen Information | Contains Sulphites and no other allergens |
| Food Matches |
Great with roasts and BBQs. |
| Appellation | Lodi, Central California |
2022 Showdown ‘Man with the Ax’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Regular price £12.99The ‘Man with the Ax’ is the nickname for the King of Diamonds in Poker-parlance, and in California, Cabernet is undoubtedly ‘King’. Rich cassis fruit and a good lick of oak make this a plush, easy-drinking example of why it is so highly prized.'.
Tasting Notes
Nose
Ripe blackcurrant and wild berry fruit on the nose complemented sweet vanilla oak.
Palate
Rich cassis and black cherry fruit on the palate with a soft, juicy, yet long finish. Framed by the subtle American oak.
Production
This wine is sourced from vineyards in the northern part of California’s Central Valley. The region around Lodi and Manteca enjoys significant influence from San Joaquin and Sacramento river deltas, which act as a natural cooling system to the often-searing heat. The effect is to provide freshness to the ripe, fruit-charged Cabernet grapes. Individual Cabernet blocks are vinified separately and then blended to produce a wine that reflects the right balance between fruit and structure. The wine then spends 6 months in oak to provide a broad frame for this rich wine.
Producer
Boutinot has been working with growers in California for over 10 years, finessing our offering from vintage to vintage, increasingly with specific estates sourcing old vine material and site-specific fruit.
The current range of wines are sourced from the warm region of Lodi in Central California, to which Samantha Bailey brings her esteemed palate and decades experience to hone these elements into the brightest wines of The Sunshine State.
Alan's Tasting Notes
"Outstanding - really easy on the palate with loads of smoky blackcurrant fruit, a hint of spice and a glug of vanilla from the oak ageing giving a really well balanced, smooth drinking red!"
Awards
- Silver at the Sommelier Wine Awards 2019 (2017 Vintage)
- Silver at Catavinum 2018 (2015 Vintage)
- Silver at the IWSC 2018 (2015 Vintage)
Specifications
| Year | 2022 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Cultivar | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Country | USA |
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Alcohol content
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13.5% alc vol
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| Units of Alcohol per Bottle | 10.1 units |
| Type | Red Wine |
| Features | Vegetarian, Vegan |
| Allergen Information | Contains sulphites |
| Food Matches | Almost any red meat, especially served rare, is going to do the trick! |
| Origin | California |
| Appellation | Central Valley |
