The 15 Best Wineries in California (Plus, What’s Special about Each One)
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Now that wine tasting rooms at some of the most unique wineries in California are starting to open up again for visitors, it’s time to plan an outing to sip the grapes from some of the best vineyards the Golden State has to offer, from Sonoma to the Central Coast to San Diego. Because if you’re a true oenophile, you know that the West Coast doesn’t just have great scenery and weather, but also some of the world’s best fruit!
Some of these tasting rooms are nestled in unlikely places with incredible food, impressive art collections or fun interactive pursuits, but all boast gorgeous views and wonderful vino. Just be sure to have a designated driver if you plan on imbibing and do check websites before heading out as some spots require reservations in advance. Now without further ado, here are the 15 best wineries in California.
Carole Dixon
Freelance PureWow Editor
Carole Dixon is an avid traveler, eater, wine drinker, spa-goer, beauty junkie, and design buff who has been contributing to PureWow since its inception 2010 from her home-base of Los Angeles. When not on the West Coast, she is usually wandering around London where she used to live.
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