{"id":32,"date":"2014-02-27T18:27:57","date_gmt":"2014-02-27T18:27:57","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/localhost\/?page_id=30"},"modified":"2023-07-01T18:38:03","modified_gmt":"2023-07-01T18:38:03","slug":"when-to-visit-wine-country","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/winecountrygetaways.com\/tasting-room-guide\/when-to-visit-wine-country\/","title":{"rendered":"When to Visit Wine Country"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Now is the best time to visit wine country – July 2023<\/h2>\n

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In the July<\/strong> the tourist season is in full swing. Weekends can be very busy in the Napa Valley and Sonoma. Plan ahead booking your reservations for wine tasting, accommodations and meals. The vineyards are looking so beautiful this time of the year. Catch the vineyards at sunrise or sunset; this is when they look their best.<\/p>\n

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What each time of year brings to wine country<\/h2>\n

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Winter – December to January in Wine Country<\/h4>\n

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The wineries are much less crowded. You won\u2019t need to fight the crowds and the traffic, particularly in the more famous wine regions of the Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. The vines are dormant, showing rows and lines of bare trellising. There are many sunny and bright days mixed with rainy weather.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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February in Wine Country<\/h4>\n

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Plan your Valentine’s trip. There is also President’s Day around the same time. Wildflowers begin to grow among the vines. It’s a photo opportunity time in the wine country.\u00a0More on February Weather in Wine Country<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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March to April in Wine Country<\/h4>\n

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The vines awaken and begin to bud. Vintners call it “Bud Break.” Wine country wildflowers are in bloom and a delight to view. The visitor season starts in earnest. More on\u00a0March Weather in Wine Country<\/a>,\u00a0April Weather in Wine Country<\/a><\/p>\n

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May to June in Wine Country<\/h4>\n

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These are some of the most pleasant months in the wine country. The weather is warm, and the vines are proliferating. Thinning of the vine leaves takes place during these months. The tourist season is well underway.<\/p>\n

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July to August in Wine Country<\/h4>\n

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Veraison takes place. Veraison<\/a> is the onset of ripening. It is hot in most areas of the wine country, and there are high expectations for the coming harvest. Many tourists travel during this time and weekend crowds can be considerable. The tourist season is in full swing. More on\u00a0July Weather in Wine Country<\/a>,\u00a0August Weather in Wine Country<\/a><\/p>\n

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September to October in Wine Country<\/h4>\n

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It is harvest time in the wine country. It\u2019s great fun to visit a winery during the harvest. The harvest time varies depending on the climate and region. It is a\u00a0busy and bustling time at a winery. Beware of the crowds at this time of the year. More on\u00a0September Weather in Wine Country<\/a>,\u00a0October Weather in Wine Country<\/a><\/p>\n

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November in Wine Country<\/h4>\n

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The vines and trees show off fall colors. November is indeed the most beautiful time in the wine country. It is our favorite time of the year. It\u2019s a photographers delight! More on the\u00a0November Weather in Wine Country<\/a><\/p>\n

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A Vineyard Year<\/h3>\n

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This quick slide video<\/a> depicts each of the seasons in a vineyard year. The video will present all the events and changes that take place from bud-break to harvest, and more.<\/p>\n

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