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Discover California

You might say Californians are serious about wine and relaxed about everything else. Well, maybe not everything else: from a thriving technology industry to revolutionary green farming, we work hard and innovate constantly. But when you’re surrounded by natural wonder and constant sunshine, it’s pretty easy to smile. Of course, a glass of California wine always helps.

Wine Regions

Aerial view of the north coast of California, ocean waves hitting jagged cliff sides.

North Coast

With one of the coolest climates in our state, this region is home to more than half of our wineries, including many of our most celebrated.

Vineyards along a mountain side overlooking the ocean.

Central Coast

Grapes here are among the oldest in the state, planted by Franciscan monks as they made their way north on El Camino Real in the late 1700s.

Trees in a field with Mountains close behind.

Sierra Foothills

Beautiful scenery pairs well with a glass of wine. Local vineyards in the Sierra Foothills serve up wines of abundant flavor and variety.

vineyards surrounded by hills.

Inland Valleys

California’s sunny inland valleys are great for grapes. This region is also one of the most fertile farmlands in the world.

Californian beach lined with palm trees.

Southern California

The stars of southern California wine share the blue skies and sunshine of our famous beaches, but the lifestyle is more serene.

Ariel view of the north coast of California, white cliff sides and blue ocean and mountains in the background.

Far North California

There’s no shortage of beauty as you approach California’s northern border, with rocky rambling coastlines and teeming wildlife.

Aerial view of the north coast of California, ocean waves hitting jagged cliff sides.

North Coast

With one of the coolest climates in our state, this region is home to more than half of our wineries, including many of our most celebrated.

Vineyards along a mountain side overlooking the ocean.

Central Coast

Grapes here are among the oldest in the state, planted by Franciscan monks as they made their way north on El Camino Real in the late 1700s.

Trees in a field with Mountains close behind.

Sierra Foothills

Beautiful scenery pairs well with a glass of wine. Local vineyards in the Sierra Foothills serve up wines of abundant flavor and variety.

vineyards surrounded by hills.

Inland Valleys

California’s sunny inland valleys are great for grapes. This region is also one of the most fertile farmlands in the world.

Californian beach lined with palm trees.

Southern California

The stars of southern California wine share the blue skies and sunshine of our famous beaches, but the lifestyle is more serene.

Ariel view of the north coast of California, white cliff sides and blue ocean and mountains in the background.

Far North California

There’s no shortage of beauty as you approach California’s northern border, with rocky rambling coastlines and teeming wildlife.

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