The weather is more agreeable (well at least it is in California, where I’m based;-)
It’s less crowded in tasting rooms. And rore hours of daylight mean tasting rooms are open longer.
Vineyards are carpeted with brilliant yellow, purple and green cover crops
Here are some of my favorite photos that take me right back to the vineyards (and cellars) I’ve visited around the world
Rioja
The 200 year old farmhouse at Bodegas Contino in RiojaA stellar lineup of wine we enjoyed with an amazing picnic lunch in the estate vineyards of Bodegas Contino in RiojaThe vineyards of Bodegas Puelles in Rioja
Champagne
This lovely pond was adjacent to the estate vineyard at Champage Jacquesson in the town on Dizy in France between Épernay and RheimsOn outcropping that shows the chalky soils typical in ChampagneI got a little fancy with this photo in the cellar at Champagne Roger Coulon
The estate vineyards of Champagne Roger Coulon
California
Empty bottle of the iconic Ridge Monte Bello at the Ridge Monte Bello property.The Ridge Vineyards Lytton Springs vineyardThe vineyards at A. Rafanelli winery in Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma CountyPicnic tables adjacent to the Amista estate vineyards in Dry Creek Valley SonomaView from the picnic area at Gustafson Family Winery in Geyserville, CA (Sonoma County)View of the Russian River Valley from the Copain Winery in Sonoma CountyA gorgeous view of the Golden Eye estate vineyard in Mendocino CountyA sign pointing toward the spiritual home of Tablas Creek Vineyards – Domaine de Beaucastel in Chateaunuef-du-PapeFlight of Mumm Napa White and Red Sparklers overlooking their beautiful vineyardsYours truly in the vineyards in Napa ValleyOld vine zinfandel in Lodi
I don’t know about you, but I’m ready for a road trip to wine country! Sonoma, Napa, Santa Cruz Mountains, Livermore Valley, Lodi are all within a 2 hour drive!
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If you haven’t been to the Sierra Foothills, you should come check it out! I write for Naggiar Vineyards and Winery (though I live in Napa) in Grass Valley. It’s a beautiful area and we have a great tasting room. Let me know if you are interested and I can tell the office 🙂
Thanks for leaving a comment. I do occasionally visit the Sierra Foothill. I’m planning to go to the A4F event next month. Is that in the area? Will let you know when I’m in the area. Would love to stop by Naggiar!
Hi Martin!
Love your postings! I’m more than ready for a wine country trip.
You said you’re a 2 hour drive away from some pretty amazing sites. Where are you located? Close to us I hope.
We live in the East Bay, about halfway between Oakland and SJ. How about you Greg?
If you haven’t been to the Sierra Foothills, you should come check it out! I write for Naggiar Vineyards and Winery (though I live in Napa) in Grass Valley. It’s a beautiful area and we have a great tasting room. Let me know if you are interested and I can tell the office 🙂
Thanks for leaving a comment. I do occasionally visit the Sierra Foothill. I’m planning to go to the A4F event next month. Is that in the area? Will let you know when I’m in the area. Would love to stop by Naggiar!
If you’re coming to Santa Cruz Mountains, let me know!
Thanks Chandi. Will do!