California is the capital of wine in the United States. As such there is an abundance of choice when it comes to wine tours and wine related vacations. Read about the different areas of California and the options you have as you plan your next wine vacation.

1. Regardless of whether you are an avid oenophile seeking to continue your exploration into the
culture, or are merely searching for a way to get away from the hectic chaos of city living, a wine
tour in California offers a transcendent and immersive experience that can allow you to to
rediscover your passion for the simple yet luxurious life.
Deemed the wine capital of the US, the state of California offers an array of diverse and
magnificent elements that guarantee there will be something for everybody to enjoy when taking
a trip to the Golden State. From the magnificent mountain vineyards of Napa to the spectacular
coastal area of Sonoma County, California wine country provides a rich tapestry of scenic views
and flavors for the wine aficionado to enjoy throughout their stay.
The key to finding the best rates and avoiding the rush is to book your tour of wine country in
California later in the season. By booking your tour this way, it is possible to guarantee that you
avoid the rush of the millions of individuals who spend the peak summer time months touring
wineries across the state. Don't forget, this is among the most popular regions in the world for
wine tours and second only to Disney Land in terms of attracting tourists to the state, with more
than five million people each and every year visiting the Napa area wineries alone. An earlier
(May) or later (September or October) season arrival will allow you to spend much more time
speaking with the experts who run the tours, ensuring that you get full value out of your tour
experience by speaking to the experts directly regarding the winemaking process, and enabling
you to have all your personal trip wants met with no large crowds impeding your trip.
California is also home for the eclectic wine area of Sonoma County that offers postcard-style
photos such as roaming foothills and once-in-a-lifetime coastal vistas. Due to the varied nature of
the landscape in Sonoma Country, a variety of grapes are grown in this area, guaranteeing that
you will find a rich bounty of flavors for wine hobbyists to enjoy as they take in the amazing
sights. Sonoma County is usually slightly less crowded than Napa Valley during peak wine-tour
season in the summer. This is on account of a far more expansive landscape spread out over
winding country roads that separate the many quaint towns and villages inside of the area.
Sonoma County is also known for its top quality Cabernets, Zinfandels, Pinot Noirs and
Chardonnays and is often ideal for couples who want to discover wineries in California during
peak season away from the larger crowds seen in Napa Valley.
In fact, touring one of the numerous wineries in California is usually a truly memorable
experience for a wide array of visitors. You can find activities for every type of visitor, from
partners to those on business trips. For instance, many businesses offer couples the chance to
explore the beautiful foothills of Sonoma County on horseback during their wine tour experience
and engage their senses with the rich natural wonders provided inside the area. Furthermore, for
all those visiting California with their organization as part of a corporate trip, many tour
operators in Napa Valley are in a position to supply excellent group rates for visits to their
facilities, in order that each and every traveler can get a unique taste of the flavors provided.

2. While the best-tasting wine can often singlehandedly provide a refined experience for the
discerning palette, most will look to make the best use of their trip experiencing a California
wine tour by visiting one of the many outstanding fine-dining restaurants in the area. Thankfully,
there is a plethora of spectacular choices from which to pick. In fact, a lot of wine tour operators
also have their very own restaurant through which they present their wines to consumers
alongside delectable fine-dining specialties. These wine-tour operators which have their own
restaurants provide the greatest experience for vacationers as they have displayed their wide-
breadth of experience in making a combination of wines to suit unique tastes and food flavors
and can therefore provide a far more well-rounded tour than those operators whose expertise is
limited simply to the actual vineyards.
Each time you open a wine bottle brought back from your excursion, you will be reminded of
that tasty aged rib-eye steak it was combined with in the Mediterranean restaurant you visited on
your tour; a memory so vivid you'll desire to instantly book your subsequent visit. Taste the life
of luxury and book your place on one of the many California wine tours offered throughout the
state.
Bio: In addition to five different wine club memberships, Oxnard-based Herzog Wine Cellars
provides a guided California wine tour for those interested in the wine making process. If you're
interested in California wine tours then contact Herzog today.