Destination of the Week: California Wine Country

California Uncorked

So much wine, so little time. While California’s wine country often conjures thoughts of Napa Valley, the Golden State has several regions that yield award-winning vino.

Offering a variety of experiences and varietals, the state's best regions include: Napa, Sonoma, Southern California and the Central Coast.

For the best deals, retreat to wine country outside of crush season (September-October) when resort prices soar and tourists gather. Instead, visit the vineyards in the winter months to save up to 80%.

Leave a little room in your suitcase; you’ll want to bring some of the wine country home.

Mapped Out Plan a trip down the California coast. More »

Best of Napa Experience highlights picked by Food & Wine magazine. More »

Sonoma Festivals Sip wine and taste olives during the olive harvest and wine festivals. More »

Urban Wine Trail Sip on wine at an oceanfront tasting room in Santa Barbara. More »

Wine & Ballooning Pop champagne while floating over the vineyards. More »