| It was not long ago that most people thought that in | | | | enjoyed with all types of food. |
| order to buy a good wine, it had to be produced in | | | | PINOT NOIR: Compared to other California red wines, |
| countries such as Italy and France. But over the last | | | | the tone of Pinot Noir is more subtle. If you prefer |
| few decades, California wine has made many people | | | | your red wine with full body but the light flavor you |
| change their minds with the production of excellent | | | | will find this one goes well with fish, beef or pasta |
| red and white wine. | | | | dishes. |
| Wine is a unique type of beverage because of its | | | | CHARDONNAY: Of all the white wines produced in |
| many different types. In addition, the region where | | | | California, Chardonnay is one of the most delicious to |
| wine is produced also is an important factor. California | | | | serve with fish, poultry and some pasta dishes. |
| wine comes from many different vineyards that | | | | Depending on the region where it is produced this |
| have produced outstanding competition for French | | | | California wine can range from rich and fruity to dry |
| and Italian wine. | | | | and bold. |
| People in the United States are just beginning to | | | | SAUVIGNON BLANC: One of the California wines with |
| experience what Europeans have known for | | | | a lighter body is Sauvignon Blanc. For seafood and |
| centuries; the pleasure of wine with a meal turns an | | | | poultry lovers this wine can be found in a choice of |
| ordinary event into a memorable occasion. Beside the | | | | sweet or dry depending on the region of production. |
| relaxing effect of wine there are health benefits as | | | | RIESLING: This white wine enhances the flavor of |
| well; grapes have many properties that aid the | | | | poultry and seafood entrees beautifully. Riesling is a |
| digestion of food and help support the body's | | | | favored California wine because of its sweet nature |
| immune system. | | | | and light quality. |
| Here is a basic guideline to help you choose the | | | | WHITE ZINFANDEL: The crisp, distinct flavor of |
| perfect California red or white wine for your next | | | | White Zinfandel has made it a beloved California wine |
| meal: | | | | for decades. The beautiful rosé tint accents |
| MERLOT: The full flavor and deep, rich overtones of | | | | its light flavor which makes it a favorite for |
| Merlot is why many people enjoy this California wine | | | | luncheons. |
| with Italian pasta dishes or red meat. . | | | | If you have yet to sample the wonderful variety |
| CABERNET SAUVIGNON: If you prefer a robust red | | | | available in California wine you'll be amazed at the |
| wine, the distinctive character of Cabernet | | | | differences you will find between the flavors of |
| Sauvignon, has made this California wine one of the | | | | wines from different vineyards. Napa Valley is one of |
| most popular in the world. It is usually served with | | | | the most well known wine producing regions in |
| Italian pasta dishes, seafood or red meat. | | | | northern California, but there are vineyards in the San |
| RED ZINFANDEL: As one of the premier California | | | | Francisco Bay area, the Sierra Foothills and the South |
| wines Red Zinfandel tops the list at many fine | | | | Coast and Central Valley, in each one of these |
| restaurants throughout the world. This wine is very | | | | regions are vineyards that produce some of the |
| popular because of its versatility that allows it to be | | | | finest wines in the world. |