California is best known for Napa Valley and Sonoma County. But California's wine scene is much, MUCH larger than just those premium wine regions. In fact, all on its own, California is among the top five wine producing locations worldwide. Here are ...
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Central Coast
Sierra Foothills
Southern California
North Coast
Situated close to Napa Valley and Sonoma County, Lake County not only boasts the state's largest freshwater lake, but also one of its most vibrant wine scenes.
Lake County
After taking in the majestic sights of Mendocino County's redwood trees, you can sip on their incredible wines, which are exceptionally fresh thanks to the region's foggy mornings.
Mendocino County
Solano County sits just across from the San Francisco Bay, and is truly a hidden gem among CA's wine regions.
Solano County
Central Coast
Livermore is a place of living history for California wine, and is the original source of some of the most widely-planted Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon vine types in the state.
Livermore Valley
Whale watching, wine tasting, and gorgeous coastal vistas are all a part of the Monterey County experience.
Monterey County
Just a short hop from the city, the San Francisco Bay also grows grapes that make excellent wines.
San Francisco Bay
Known more for being a wold-leading technology hub, Santa Clara Valley has been growing wine grapes since the 1970s.
Santa Clara Valley
More than just surfing and cute towns, San Luis Obispo County has a bustling urban wine scene and several growers of world-class wine grapes.
San Luis Obispo County
Sierra Foothills
Amador County is home to some of the state's oldest vines, and some of its best wine bargains.
Amador Wine Country
Local produce and local wines are the big draw in this region situated near the Sacramento Valley.
Yuba County
An historic area for the California Gold Rush, Calaveras County is starting to make a name for itself in wine, and now boasts more than 30 tasting rooms for visitors.
Calaveras County Wineries
Another former Gold Rush area, El Dorado County is home to some excellent older vine Zinfandel.
El Dorado County
Southern California
In the early 1900s, Cucamonga Valley was an important area near Los Angeles for wine. It still has a bustling wine scene today.
Cucamonga Valley
Known for its beaches and Southern CA lifestyle, Ventura has many small wineries crafting excellent wines.
Ventura
It should come as no surprise that Temecula Valley has great wine; they have been growing wine grapes since the 1700s!
