Recently the state of California named Zinfindel the official state wine variety because it is native to this area. There was a lot of argument about this since Cabernet is considered better.
Wineries in California produce wine at all different levels of quality. I think of Turning Leaf as the stuff you quick pick up at 7-11 (convenience store).
The following California vineyards are good:
Rodney Strong
Kunde
Rosenblum
DeLoach
Kendall Jackson
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