Join us and explore wines made from different regions of California. When you think of American wines, the state that comes to mind is California. California wines are widely recognized as among the best wines produced today. California wines were first to name the grapes on wine labels. Cabernet, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay were no longer a mystery. California wines put these names on the tongues (and palates) of wine lovers worldwide.