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California Vineyards
Be sure to check back regularly as we will be adding more vineyards. There are many vineyards in California and it will take some time to list all of them here.
Napa Valley
- Sterling Vineyards
1111 Dunaweal Lane
Calistoga, CA 94515
(800) 726-6136
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Accessed via aerial tram, the self-paced winery tour with winemaker’s video tour, and sit-down wine tasting of world-class wines all makes for an unforgetable experience.- Andretti Winery
4162 Big Ranch Road
Napa, CA 94558
(888) 460-8463
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Andretti Winery's primary mission is to produce a small number of high quality wines from selected vineyards in Napa Valley.- Grgich Hills Cellar
1829 St. Helena Hwy.
Rutherford, CA 94573
(800) 532-3057
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Family-owned since 1977, we're world-renowned for our Chardonnay, Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot, and Fumé Blanc. Also, join us for barrel tasting Fridays from 2-4!- Beaulieu Vineyard
1960 South St. Helena Hwy.
Rutherford, CA 94573
(707) 967-5200
Located in the town of Rutherford, Beaulieu Vineyard welcomes guests from around the world with a glass of wine and a friendly smile.Sonoma Valley Vineyards
- Schug Carneros Estate
602 Bonneau Rd.
Sonoma, CA 95476
(800) 966-9365
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Known best for their award winning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Owned by Walter Schug and his family since 1980.- Castle Vineyards & Winery
122 West Spain Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
(877) 227-8528
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Most known for his award winning Pinot Noir and Rhone varietals, Vic McWilliams has been consistently crafting his "must-have" wines for over 25 years.
With more than 3,000 entries on every aspect of wine from vine pests to specific grapes, this hefty tome has something for both the seasoned connoisseur and novice alike. Edited by one of today's premier wine columnists, the work covers all aspects of wine, travelling back in time to early Greece to examine wine's role in Dionysian revels, then returning to today's wine centers to explore all aspects of wine appreciation. A full third of the book is dedicated to specific wines and wine-producing regions. All those technical terms you've heard and puzzled over at tastings are clearly explained, making this the perfect reference for newcomers to the world of oenology.
For the true connoisseur, The Oxford Companion offers detailed information on the history of the vintner's art, as well as a plethora of details on everything from climate effects on vine disease to the function of the second malolactic fermentation. If you buy only one wine book, this should be it.
