Central Valley

Central Valley is a wine region of USA.

Growers build the wines around Zinfandel, filling out the blend with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Colombard, plus one more.

The ground underneath is alluvial, clay and loam.

The climate is arid/desert.

The vineyards themselves read as coastal, mountains and riverside.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows crisp and refreshing, showcasing stone and tropical fruits, balanced sweetness with floral notes and fresh and youthful.

Inside it sit Lodi, Diablo Grande, Madera and Yolo County.

At the table these bottles work with grilled meats, pasta in rich sauces, spicy dishes and cheeses.

Serve at 7 to 10°C.

Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

In the glass.

Dry white: Crisp and refreshing, Showcasing stone and tropical fruits.

Sweet white: Balanced sweetness with floral notes.

Sparkling: Fresh and youthful.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

• Big Smooth Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA
• Bogle Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay, Clarksburg, USA
• Brazin Cellars 'B' Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel, Central Valley, USA
• Cline Cellars Old Vine Zinfandel, Lodi, USA
• Cosentino Winery 'The Franc' Cabernet Franc, Lodi, USA
• Gen 5 Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA
• Gnarly Head Wines '1924 Limited Edition Double Black Bourbon Barrel Aged' Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA
• Gnarly Head Wines '1924 Limited Edition Double Black' Cabernet Sauvignon, Lodi, USA

At the table.

• Grilled meats
• Pasta in rich sauces
• Spicy dishes
• Cheeses
• Seafood

Serving and cellaring.

• Serve at 7 to 10°C.
• Keeps for 5 to 10 years.

Inside the region.

Nearby regions.

Central Valley: common questions

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