Videos
Wine Institute’s series of short videos, “California Wines: UNRESERVED,” highlights some of the state’s most iconic landscapes as young sommeliers, wine directors and educators explore the role of the senses in enjoying wine, the meaning of terroir, the magic of California’s old vines, and the ways in which food and wine enhance each other.
Explore more of Wine Institute’s short videos and see our usage policy below.
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California Wines Down to Earth
Video Link →Learn about California's leadership in sustainable winegrowing.
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California Is...
Video Link →What will you discover on your next trip to California?
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California Masters of Wine Tour
Video Link →50 MWs from 16 countries participated in a once-in-a-lifetime tour showcasing 600 wines from 60 AVAs throughout the state.
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Veraison: Flavor from Color
Video Link →Veraison is the stage in the growing season when winegrapes change color from green to red and begin to develop flavor.
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California Drive
Video Link →A drive through California shows how the state’s 800 miles coastline and unique landscape create diverse microclimates for wine.
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Road Trip
Video Link →September is California Wine Month. It's also the perfect time to toast the state's ideal winegrowing climate.
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Zinfandel
Video Link →Discover how a winegrape variety from the Caucasus mountains found the perfect home in California.
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That Amazing Elixir
Video Link →California winemaker Jean-Charles Boisset on the power of wine to bring people together.
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Discover California Wines
Video Link →This 3-minute video takes viewers on a stunning, end-to-end road trip of California, from a wine insider's perspective.
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Green Tour
Video Link →California's wineries and vineyards lead the world in the adoption of sustainable practices that benefit the environment, community and high quality wine.
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A Moment in Time
Video Link →A glass of wine is a snapshot of always evolving wines and palates.
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Rock Demo
Video Link →How vineyard rocks hold winter rain for summer’s vines.
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Sustainable Winegrowing
Video Link →From the vineyard to the cellar, the many practices that make a winery sustainable.
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Dry Farming
Video Link →How vines can thrive in California’s arid climate.
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Food Tour
Video Link →Whether you're a California local or just want to live like one, this visual feast is sure to whet your appetite for pairing California wines with fresh and innovative California-style cuisine.
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San Francisco
Video Link →The gateway to Northern California wine country.
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Wine: Art, Science, Nature
Video Link →The weather, the grapes, the vineyard, the winemaker—all of these combine to make a glass of California wine.
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The Smell of the Cellar
Video Link →Some California winemakers try to put into words what the smell of the cellar evokes for them.
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California Is
Video Link →For winemakers, California is a place of endless possibility.
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Microclimates
Video Link →Small differences in weather and topography can make a big difference in the quality and flavor of California wines.
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Mixing the Paints
Video Link →Winemaking: the perfect synthesis of science and art.