In Paso Robles, sip on not one but two of the highest-ranking California gold medalists in 2022 - the Red Cuvee and the Majesty - both from the same producer, Silver Hawk Vineyards. Third-ranked San Luis Obispo, the wine region colloquially known as “SLO,” is as popular for its laid-back Pacific Coast lifestyle as it is for its Rhône blends. Central Coast Stand-outs San Luis Obispo county wineries - courtesy of For a more modern setting, check out Carruth Cellars Wine Garden, where locals can join a wine club while first-time visitors enjoy a flight of five 1-ounce pours to taste for only $20. A stop at Bernardo Winery, the oldest winery in the region established in 1889, is a must. Fifth-ranked San Diego’s viticultural history stretches all the way back to the 1700s.
Step back in time at the oldest wine region in California. An Old Favorite Bernardo Winery - courtesy of You’ll also find highlights, lowlights, and expert insights on what makes California wines stand out. See which Golden State counties earned a gold star in the rankings below. They compared all 58 counties based on five categories broken down into 18 key metrics. In order to find the best wine counties in California, LawnStarter pored over the data. The vineyards are heavily dependent on irrigation techniques. It has a very different climate with hot summers and less rainfall. The Central Valley is the largest wine region and produces three-quarters of the state’s grapes. It has warm days to accumulate sugar, color, and aroma in grapes and the cool evening to preserve the acidity. For example, Napa Valley has a temperate climate with a long growing season. Qun (Kristy) Sun, an assistant professor in the department of viticulture and enology at Fresno State University explains how location influences the wine produced: "The California wine region can be divided into the North Coast, Central Coast, South Coast, and Central Valley.
California is the nation’s wine garden and wine cellar, but which counties produce the most award-winning reds and whites, host the most wine tours, and are most popular and affordable for wine connoisseurs to visit? Dr.
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