Off The Beaten Path: Six Wine Regions In California To Search Out That Are Not Napa Or Sonoma

Off The Beaten Path: Six Wine Regions In California To Search Out That Are Not Napa Or Sonoma

Rows of grape vines in California. California is world-famous for its wines for a good reason. The climate and terrior perfectly meld in numerous regions throughout the state to allow vintners to turn out fantastic wines. But, while the state has won acclaim, most people focus on two counties-Napa and Sonoma, when they go shopping for wine at their local stores. Understandable, some great wine is crafted in those spots, but California has much more to offer wine connoisseurs. There are multiple growing regions that wine lovers should have on their radar throughout the state. Not only do they turn out fantastic wines, but they also offer visitors a respite from the crowds that flock to Napa and Sonoma every year. To help sift through all that California has to offer, we turned to Robert Ord, the directory of winery relations at Underground Cellar, an online marketplace dedicated to introducing drinkers to different wines. An industry veteran with over twenty-five years of experience, he has won a Wine Spectator Magazine Grand Award as a Sommelier, has been a judge for numerous international wine competitions, and has earned other accolades. On top of all that, he routinely works with winemakers across