Wine in USA has been produced for over 300 years. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 89 percent of all US wine. The United States is the fourth largest wine producing country in the world after France, Italy, and Spain. The North American continent is home to several native species of grape, but it was the introduction of the European Vitis vinifera by European settlers that led to the growth of the wine making industry. With more than 1,100,000 acres under vine, the United States is the sixth most planted country in the world after France, Italy, Spain, China and Turkey. The first Europeans to explore North America called it Vinland because of the profusion of grape vines they found. The earliest wine made in what is now the United States was from the Scuppernong grapes by French Huguenot settlers at a settlement near Jacksonville, Florida between 1562 and 1564. The first commercial vineyard and winery in the United States was established by an act of the Kentucky Legislature on November 21, 1799. In the 1970s and 1980s, success by Californian winemakers helps to secure foreign investment dollars from other winemaking regions, most notably the Champenois. Changing taste in the American palate has also helped to foster this growth, with 668 million gallons (25.3 million hectoliters) of wine being consumed in the United States in 2004. Today the American wine industry faces the growing challenges of expanding international exports and dealing with domestic regulations on interstate sales and shipment of wine. There are nearly 3,000 commercial vineyards in the United States, and at least one winery in each of the 50 states.
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This wine is made in a fruit forward style and intended for early consumption.  The wine has delicious red fruit components of currants,  raspberry, strawberry and some stone fruit character.  The wine has a soft round mouth-feel which offers up a  touch of bright acid to enhance a wide range of foods. Food Pairings: Roast turkey, pork Loin and salmon dishes, pizza, burgers, BBQ, Italian fare..
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Criss Cross is a joint venture between LangeTwins Winery and Vino del Sol. The Criss Cross wines are made from our most premium A+ Vineyards in a fruit-forward style that over-delivers for the price. Boot prints, not tire tracks. Grapes are picked at optimal phenological ripeness. Vineyards lots fermented separately. Aging with French and American oak. Blending with Petite Sirah and other Italian varietals for balance, depth and complexity. Deep and persistent aromas of blackberries and raspberry spice; intense juicy and full bodied on the palate.
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This Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon has spice-driven aromas of cloves, anice and fennel, complemented by notes of dark cherry. The palate holds a fine tannic quality with hints of spice and intense ripe fruit flavors. Following a balanced palate, the finish is long lasting. This stunning, plush red with 4% Petite Sirah aged 16 months in French and American oak. Showing a black-carmine hue, it offers up a fragrance of mocha and nutmeg. Teeth-grabbing, chalky tannins surround concentrated notes of blackberry and fennel before espresso takes charge, wrapping around a core of walnut and purple plum. As the wine opens up and softens, it reaches an elegant stage with persistent grip.
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Produced in Hillside California, where grapes are grown in challenging conditions, where true grit and determination yield spectacular results. Juggernaut wines harness the power of nature to produce robust, compelling wines as expressive as the powerful alpha-predators adorning the labels. This fierce Cabernet was aged in French Oak barrels which is the reason for the nicely dense and velvety flavors.
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Tasting Notes
Gluten free and vegan friendly, This wine is full bodied with vibrant flavors of black cherry, clove, and toasty oak. Complex and concentrated.Suggested Food Pairings
Roast duck, stuffed pork tenderloin, roast leg of lamb with rosemary and garlic, smoked ham with Komodo Dragon Red Blend reduction sauce. -
Long Island, New York. Pinot Noir. Sustainable. Nice weather, cool temperatures and a long season were the perfect mix for making excellent Pinot Noir. Silky medium body, concentrated flavor, with hints of strawberry, cherry, hibiscus, clove and vanilla. Great wine to pair with roasted mushrooms risotto and gruyere cheese.
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This one, Marjorie’s Rosé named for Marjorie McCall, McCall Wines founder Russ McCall’s mother is yet another absolutely stunning example of an exceptional Long Island rosé. The sustainably farmed grapes for this wine are hand picked and crushed with a very short skin contact time to impart the lovely pale pink color of this rosé. Marjorie’s Rosé is so soft, smooth and easily drinkable, the one problem you may have with it is how fast it disappears from your glass. The rosé is created with a combination of 51% syrah and 49% merlot. It is fruit forward and filled with the flavors of black cherry and ripe raspberry. The wine is fermented in stainless steel and aged for three months before bottling. While this wine is perfect for picnics and barbecues, it’s sophisticated enough for seafood dinners, lobster, shrimp, oysters, and clams. It’s also a perfect complement for light summer dishes like salads and fruits.
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Russ McCall named this wine for his wife Nicola. Charming and light, crisp and aromatic – this is what we all want from Sauvignon Blanc. As you drink, think of lime, lychee, fresh cut grass, and a hint of passion fruit. Excellent with shellfish, goat cheese, curry, or by itself on warm summer nights.
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The Corchaug Estate, Long Island’s largest Pinot Noir vineyard, is a modest 12 acres that are sustainably-farmed and hand-harvested. A light-bodied Pinot that balances dark cherry flavors with nuanced aromas of strawberry and spice, an earthy note, crisp acidity and a firm finish. Barrel aging in French oak contributes notes of vanilla and toast leading to a well structured, elegant finish
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This wine begins with aromas of candied walnuts and ripe raspberry jam. Dried cranberries mingle with sweet coconut and vanilla. The palate is bursting with flavors of blueberries and mocha. This wine has a structural core of powdery tannins that are lifted with a touch of acidity. This big, bold Merlot will pair well with many dishes and has amazing aging potential. These grapes were sorted in the vineyard with the selective harvest on our Pellenc harvesters. The fruit was not crushed in order to preserve as much whole berry as possible. At he winery, individual lots were fermented in stainless steel tanks. Twice daily pumpovers allowed gentle extraction of color and tannin. This wine was aged for 20 months in 28% New French & American Oak.
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This wine has rich aromas of raspberry jam and brandy- macerated cherries. Its luxurious density and beautiful structure are hallmarks of this Russian River Pinot Noir. Round flavors and balanced tannins finish with nuances of vanilla and star anise. Classic Pinot Noir pairings like pan-seared duck breast with a cherry reduction will work very well with this wine; but many other meaty or smoky dishes, even savory mushroom-based sautés and braises, also will be nice pairings. Pinot Noir is one of the most versatile food wines available. Non-traditional matches like baked fish topped with herbs and a Provencal-inspired tomato and garlic sauce are possibilities.