What Makes California Wine Month Extra Tempting

Come September, Bacchus vacations in California.

With 30 days of vineyard hikes, cellar tours and tastings on tap—to say nothing of Vino-Palooza, among other wine and music festivals—where else would he be? Yes, September is California Wine Month, an event-packed celebration of the state's nearly 11,000 growers and winemakers, whose home turf should top your go-now list, too: The grape harvest is underway, the summer crowds are gone and the local deals are ripe for the picking. 

In fact, some of the best deals are exclusive to Travelzoo members, as you’ll see in our region-by-region guide. (Granted, California has myriad wine regions, but we’re dividing it into three for simplicity’s sake.)

Southern California: Temecula

With its rolling estates and quaint inns, Temecula has a surprisingly old-world charm—especially for a town that’s just about an hour from LA. Eight ways to enjoy the local wine scene this month:

• $169: The Inn at Europe Village, w/gourmet breakfast & wine ($100 off)
• $269: 2 Nights at the Inn at Churon Winery, w/mimosa breakfast (48% off)
• $25: Tasting & Tour at Danza del Sol Winery (55% off)
• $39: Lunch for 2 w/Drinks at Temecula Winery (45% off)
• $169: 4-Hour Chauffeured Temecula Winery Tour for 2 (45% off)
• $19: Tasting for 2 in SoCal’s Only Underground Wine Cave (50% off)
• $169: Temecula Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride w/Bubbly (30% off)
• $49: Horseback Riding thru Temecula Wine Country (40% off)

Central California: Santa Barbara to Monterey

California’s Central Coast pairs world-class wine offerings with some of the most scenic drives on earth. Of course, you’ll want a designated driver for the latter. And here are five ways to enjoy the former:

• $29: Santa Barbara 2018 Wine Passport for 2 (50% off)
• Solvang’s Hotel Corque in Santa Barbara Wine Country
• $199: The 4-Star Avila La Fonda near San Luis Obispo, w/tastings & chocolate (60% off)
• $169: Cambria Pines Lodge w/Meals & Wine (35% off)
• $109: The Oceanfront Monterey Tides, w/$25 credit daily (65% off)

Northern California: Sonoma & Napa

Home to some of California’s oldest and most famous wineries, Sonoma and Napa are also home to these Travelzoo deals:

• $199: Brand New Hotel Trio Healdsburg in Sonoma Valley, w/Breakfast (35% off)
• $109-$159: Hotel Indigo in Napa Valley (65% off)
• The Historic 4-Star Napa River Inn w/$50 in Extras
• Harvest Card Wine Tasting for 2 in Napa & Sonoma (75% off)
• $35: Tastings at Sapphire Hill Winery in Healdsburg (50% off)
• $99 & up: Napa & Sonoma Day Trips from San Francisco w/Wine Tastings
• $25: Limited Edition Wine Tasting w/Food Pairing at Healdsburg’s Williamson Wines (50% off)
• $49: Guided History Kayak Tour for 2 Down Napa River (45% off)

Whichever region you choose, cheers to a delicious and gorgeous getaway! And give Bacchus our best.