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» cheers2wine - Unhurried, low-key California Wine Country

There are still some wine regions in California where wine lovers can enjoy uncrowded, friendly wine tasting rooms. In fact, there are still many wineries where wine tasting is complimentary and you can sample wine served by the winery owner or another family member.
I would encourage people to visit these laid-back relaxing tasting rooms while they can. Amador County is one of my favorite. You can enjoy rural roads, great wines (especially Zinfandel), beautiful scenery, and fresh mountain air. It would be unusual for a winery in this region to charge for wine tasting. Not only are the wine tasting staff friendly, but the atmosphere is such that other visitors are also friendly. You may even join up with a party you meet at a tasting room and spend part of the day with them.
Calaveras County is another wine region that is a great destination. Head for the historic Gold Rush Town of Murphys where you can taste wine from 12 wineries all within walking distance of downtown.
Livermore Wine Country east of San Francisco is another wine area that is worth exploring. There's some great Cabernet Sauvinon and Port to be found in these wineries.
My last recommendation for an undiscovered wine region is Lodi, where great Old Vine Zinfandels can be found. In fact many wineries not located in Lodi purchase their Zinfandel grapes from growers in Lodi. There's a great variety of wineries in Lodi with lots of character. Wineries range from very small to large wineries with impressive facilities.
Take the time to explore some of California's other wine regions. I don't think you will be disappointed.

Kathy
http://www.cheers2wine.com

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» Alan Boehmer - Unhurried, low-key California Wine Country

In response to Unhurried, low-key California Wine Country posted by cheers2wine:

Thanks for the reminder, Cheers. The Sierra Foothill region is a splendid area for friendly, unhurried wine touring. Historic gold rush hotels and excellent restaurants, especially in Placerville and Sonora provide an added attraction.

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» cheers2wine - Unhurried, low-key California Wine Country

In response to Unhurried, low-key California Wine Country posted by aboehmer:
My favorite restaurant in the Sierra Foothills is V Restaurant Bar and Grill located in the historic town of Murphys in Calaveras County. The owner was formerly a chef at The Ahwahnee in Yosemite National Park. The food is excellent, fresh and creative. They offer great dishes in large or small plates. There are 11 wineries with wine tasting rooms all within walking distance of the restaurant.

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