California wine country evokes images of lush green panoramas, abundant waterways, and maritime breezes. The wine country regions in Northern California invite visitors from around the world to slow down and experience exquisite wines, rich history, beautiful scenery, and a mild, Mediterranean climate. Take your time exploring California wineries and get to know the pleasures of wine country.

California wineries are renowned around the world and each region has its own personality and specialties. While many people visit Napa Valley and Sonoma County, fine wineries in other regions are rapidly growing, widely respected, and the premier destination for countless vacationers. Lodi wine country is a flourishing region located east of San Francisco Bay and at the edge of the Sacramento River Delta. Its climate in the Central Valley is ideal for growing grapes with ripe, fruity flavors while allowing for the natural acidity needed to add complexity to finished wines. In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, this region is known for its fruity Zinfandels and as one of the highest grape producers in the state. However, a wide range of wines are produced here such as Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, Cabernet, and Shiraz at wineries like Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.

In addition to wine tastings, tours, and restaurants at California's beautiful wineries, you can enjoy countless festivals and sample divine chocolates, strawberries, music, food, and fun. Bed and breakfasts and country inns also abound in wine country, ranging from quaint and historic to luxurious and all-inclusive. Rolling hills, rivers, forests, lakes, and of course the Pacific Ocean offer plentiful outdoor recreation here in California wine country. Take a leisurely hike or fish for an afternoon; try your hand at horseback riding or kayaking, or take your bike for a vigorous ride. Whatever your passion for relaxing or exploring, you'll find it all in California wine country.

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