Wine Guide — Region
California, USA - Not Just Napa Valley
With over 100 American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), Northern California sits at the epicentre of famous US wines, from which Napa Valley, Sonoma County, and Mendocino County are popular regions. Sonoma is second only to Napa in reputation. Together, the two regions make up California’s beloved “wine country”.
South Africa
South Africa is unique region as it's one of those key examples of old world & new world winemaking being blended together. This comes from a mix of some of the most ancient soils on earth, paired with it's generally warmer climate. Expect bold red & white wines with high aromatic intensity.
Rhone Valley, France
The Rhone River begins in the Alps and meanders for over 700 km to the Mediterranean Sea. Vineyards sit along both sides of the river between the cities of Vienne & Avignon. Over 90% of Rhone Valley wines are red wines, and as a region produces over 33 million cases of wine annually, including the famed Chateuneuf-du-Pape blend.
Veneto, Italy
Veneto is a massive wine region in Italy, with a huge diversity of climates. Veneto stretches from the foothills of the Alps in the north, all the way to the Adriatic Sea to the southeast. Even if it's not the most noble of Italian regions, it carries huge importance & has strong recognition of a variety of wines important to the Italian wine culture, from sparkling to whites & reds. Powerhouses like Valpolicella, Prosecco, Soave & Pinot Grigio come from Veneto.
