Sutter Creek Wine Country

sutter creek wine country

About Sutter Creek Wine Country The Sierra Foothills is a very large wine country area quite worthy of a wine country getaway. A good place to start exploring the wine scene in the Sierra Foothills is the Sutter Creek wine country. Make your home base in the historic gold mining town of Sutter Creek. Sutter … Read more

Paso Robles Rhone Wine

Paso Robles Rhone wine

About Paso Robles Rhone Wine Country Paso Robles has long been known for its big and bold Zinfandel wines. In recent years, the Paso Robles Rhone wines have become the signature wines of this fast-growing wine region of the central coast. Wineries like Pipestone, Tablas Creek, Thacher, Calcareous, and others are producing beautiful Rhone-style wines, … Read more

Napa Valley Cabernet in June

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Napa Valley Cabernet in June This photo of Napa Valley Cabernet was taken on June 11, 2014, in the St. Helena AVA. The photo shows the current development of Cabernet Sauvignon on the Valley floor. The leaves and berries look very healthy and Napa Valley Cabernet appears to be in line for a great harvest … Read more

Anderson Valley Vineyards and Wineries

Anderson valley and winery

About the Anderson Valley Vineyards and Wineries The beautiful Anderson Valley in Mendocino County is the land of cool climate grapes. This land is home to famous Anderson Valley vineyards and wineries.  Halfway between Cloverdale and the town of Mendocino lies this breathtaking land of wine. There are several outstanding wineries that lie between the … Read more

Buena Vista Winery

buena vista winery

Buena Vista Winery in Sonoma Valley – 1857 In the heart of the town of Sonoma in the Valley of the Moon is one of California’s oldest wineries, Buena Vista. It is nearby the Sonoma Plaza. Spend an entire day exploring the shops and restaurants around the Plaza and then taking in a tour and … Read more

Tra Vigne Restaurant

Tra Vigne restaurant

Tra Vigne Restaurant in St. Helena – Top Restaurant in St. Helena We often stay in St. Helena at the El Bonita Motel. From there it is a mile walk into the main area of St. Helena and Tra Vigne restaurant. In St. Helena there are numerous gourmet restaurants to enjoy. Another favorite of ours … Read more

Rusack Vineyards in Santa Barbara wine country

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Rusack Vineyards tasting room In Santa Barbara wine country Rusack Vineyards can be found on the Santa Ynez Wine Trail. Rusack Vineyards has a lovely and secluded picnic area. A chilled glass of the Rusack Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc and a cheese platter will do just fine. Santa Barbara Wine Trails Santa Barbara Wine Map

Beautiful Carneros Vineyards

carneros vineyards

The Carneros Vineyards span two counties The Carneros vineyards and wine region span the southern end of Napa County and Sonoma County. The area is influenced by the San Pablo Bay. Morning fog and afternoon cooling breezes make the Carneros the ideal growing region for Pinot Noir and other cool climate grapes. The Carneros Wine … Read more

Paso Robles Vines

paso robles vineyards

The Paso Robles Wine Country. On the eastside of Highway 101 in Paso Robles there are several hidden wineries. This photo of Paso Robles vines was taken at the Penman Springs tasting room. Follow the Hidden Wine Trail – Paso Robles Highway 101 East.

McGrail Vineyards

McGrail Vineyards

McGrail Vineyards on the Livermore Wine Trail McGrail Vineyards is featured on the Livermore Wine Trail on Day Two. McGrail is best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The winery has a very scenic picnic area. See the Livermore Wine Region