6 Picture Perfect Places In Northern California’s Wine Country You’ll Want To Explore
Usually when you hear about Northern California wine country, you automatically assume it’s Napa or Sonoma. The truth is, however, that there are so many more places in the region that are amazing for drinking wine and just exploring the countryside. Here are some wineries off the beaten path that each offer more to explore than just the wine. From pumpkin patches to coastal hikes to crazy Northern California history, there are tons of fun opportunities at each destination whether you are a wine lover or not!
Relax in the sun at Lava Cap winery after exploring the rows of apple trees, pumpkins, and Christmas trees. You can find this winery at 2221 Fruitridge Rd, Placerville, but there are tons of great vineyards scattered through these hills. Other places that deserve a stop are Boegar and Madronna.
Help yourself to some home cooked grilled meats at Scott Harvey Wines Tasting Room while wine tasting during special events at 79 Main St, Sutter Creek. This is another region just loaded with great wineries and if you love tastings you should definitely book a trip to the region.
See the winemakers at work at Moonstone Crossing Winery in Trinidad. This coastal spot offers great views of the surrounding ocean. Go for walks or just soak in the seaside sun at 529 Trinity St. in Trinidad.
The area around Mendocino and just above offers amazing recreation as well as wine tasting. The Blanchard Family Cellars are a great place to unwind after a day in the hills. Find them at 109 W N St, Healdsburg
Play croquet or boche ball at the Truckee River Winery, make a snowman or have a snow ball fight, or snack on a delicious cheese plate while you sip wine. They are located at
11467 Brockway Rd in
Truckee.
At The Underground Tasting Room in Sacramento, you'll be transported back into Northern California's past. The entire city is built above the natural 1st level because of extreme flooding that wiped out much of the area in the 1860s. This tasting room is one of the few areas where you can hang out in that now primarily underground first level. The Underground Tasting Room also stays cool on hot day. 900 2nd St
Original Level
Sacramento
Whether you go for the fine wine, the snacks, or the fun recreation opportunities each of these wineries offer, you will have the time of your life if you show up with like minded family and friends!
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Jill is a freelance writer from a small Northern California town and lives in the Sierra Nevada mountains. If you have an idea for an Only In Northern California story, email her at jsanford@onlyinyourstate.com.
