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The statistics speak volumes: California is America’s No. 1 wine producer, producing 81 percent of U.S. wine sales. There are approximately 637,000 acres planted to wine grapes, making the Golden State the fourth-largest wine producer in the world. Not surprisingly, those endless rows of vines generate amazingly diverse wine tasting experiences—including everything from high-end pairings in the Napa Valley to neighborly barn tastings in Sonoma County to cave tours and winemaker chats from Mendocino County to Temecula. Start your research here and let your palate be your guide.
Celebrate Culinary Bounty at the Healdsburg Wine & Food Experience
California’s newest international wine and food festival shines a spotlight on the makers behind the magic
Temecula Valley Wine Country
Taste your way through Southern California's leading wine region
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Mendocino & Sonoma County: The Wine Road
Twist through redwoods and over hills to the home of 150 wineries
Monterey's River Road Wine Trail
Follow the Salinas River in Monterey County through farmland dotted with ever-increasing numbers of vineyards
Top Urban Wine Destinations
Visit these cities and towns with thriving wine scenes far from the state’s famous vineyards
Travel Stories
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A Discussion About Wellness Experiences in California
Learn how the right kind of trip can nourish you long after you go home
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Where to Travel in California Based on Your Zodiac Sign
Can’t decide where to go in the Golden State? Let the stars guide you…
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California Report: Here’s What’s New in 2022
Check out the most exciting openings and launches across the Golden State
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So You Think You Know California’s Urban Centers?
Even if you’ve visited these popular cities dozens of times, there are exciting new and hidden things to discover
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Hearst Castle
Once the home of William Randolph Hearst, this stunning hilltop estate along the Central Coast is a marvel of opulence and engineering
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California Questionnaire: Tyler Florence
Chef, TV host, oenophile, motorcycle enthusiast—Tyler Florence truly is living the dream
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Highway One’s Most Scenic Stops
Pull over along California’s classic road trip route—also known as the Pacific Coast Highway—for these essential spots
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California's Classic Wine Roads
Follow celebrated routes to iconic vineyards and tucked-away surprises