Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Wine Country

Do you enjoy drinking wine?

If the answer is yes, you will be interested in learning about wine, how it all started, the different regions and maybe trying to make your own.

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If you like to travel, you might want to try visiting California wine country. If you do then some or most of your questions are likely to get answered, as well as have a great time.
There are so many countries that offer wine regions all over the world but if you want to stay closer to your own backyard then visiting California Wine Country is a place to visit.

California wine country is used to describe a region in Northern California. This region is known for its wine production, with having perfect weather conditions and a great climate. Napa Valley and the Sonoma Valley, are both located in Northern California, but are also referred to as California wine country.

When taking a wine country tour you will also get the opportunity to learn about the history of winemaking and wine country .Some wineries will have special activities and events or maybe you might find is a small course on the history of wine being offered. You might also find educational resources available for free and others for a small fee located along many wine country trails.


When you are planning a wine country tour, you will find that you have so many different options available. Some wine countries will have guided tours, but even with guided tours you have the option of driving yourself around.Some tourists prefer this as it gives them the option to be more flexible. Some hotels might even offer some kind of transportation service to and from the wineries which can also be a blessing in disguise when you are tasting different wines and traveling to a couple of wineries in one afternoon.


Wine country tours are both educational and exciting and should be fun that you enjoy yourself. Whether you are visiting wine country for a trip with friends or a romantic getaway romantic , there is so much to see, do and taste.

As said before a trip to California Wine Country can offer so much from tasting a selection of wines, to seeing the countryside, learning about the history of wine and spending time relaxing doing something you enjoy. Most wineries, for a small fee, will let you sample a number of wines and chances are you won't leave until you have purchased a full-size bottle for your enjoyment later.

 
Why should you take a tour of Wine Country because you never know what you might experience especially if you enjoy and glass of full-bodied red wine, or a light ,crisp white or even a bottle of your own brew......

Friday, April 24, 2009

Wine Country -Try Something Different


When planning a trip to California wine country the best option to having a fun and memorable trip is to exam all options.This is of great importance when dealing with wine and wine tours. Do you want to make arrangement to visit wineries by yourself or part of a guided tour. If you would like to be part of a guided tour you might have to book well in advance and even consider the time of year you will visit for peak tourist times.

The internet can be a great place to examine all your options ahead of time if visiting California's wine country independently, you can find travel guides for wine country online. Preparing yourself before the visit your can set up a plan and develop a map of your route to follow. With approx over 400 wineries and vineyards to choose from you enable yourself to have fun and relaxing time.
If you decide to tour wine country by yourself you might want to change some options and mix it up a little.You can try a combination of different wineries that are both large and small from big companies to small family run wineries. As well as taste wines that are of different styles and tastes. With guided tours as great as they are, you don't have as much freedom if you decide to stop at a winery for a little longer than planned.
Wine tours are becoming more and more popular and with so many to choose from you can have a great time over again to a new place. If crowds are you problem then try and pick a time that is not busy like during mid-week or during off-peak holiday season.
Once you have visited a few wineries you might want to try making your own wine - Check out this site:

Friday, April 3, 2009

Wine Country

Welcome to my blog about wine -

Are you wine drinker? If you are, have you ever thought about the history of wine, such as how it is made or why wine drinking and tasting is known as a popular activity? If you have, you may want to plan a visit to wine country. With that being said, a traditional, visit isn`t all that you should do, you should also take a wine country tour.

One of the many reasons why you should arrange to take a wine country tour is because of the options you have. For starters, wine country is a phrase that is used to describe an area that is known for their production of wine. When many of us think of wine country, California, namely Northern California, is often what first comes to mind. With that said, there are other areas in the United States that are commonly referred to as wine country as well, such as part of New York State and Washington State. Many of these other areas and their wineries also offer tours for wine enthusiasts.

Although guided wine tours are popular with tourists, there are many more individuals, including both tourists and locals, who are interested in taking independent wine country tours. Independent wine tours are ideal for wine enthusiasts who want to enjoy wine and its history without feeling rushed or pressured by other tourists and tour guides. Most wineries and vineyards in California, as well as Washington and New York, have open doors. If not, information on ideal times for visiting should be readily available online. This information is typically posted to prevent conflict with planned events, such as weddings.

For the most part, tourists find that taking wine tours are affordable. Many wineries and vineyards provide free access to visitors, but there are no guarantees. For most part, the costs associated with wine tours comes from wine tasting, which is a must do. However, you still shouldn`t have to be worried with the costs. Most wine country wineries and vineyards have affordable wine tasting rates, which are typically between five and fifteen dollars per person. As for taking a guided wine tour, you will likely be charged a fee, but your fee may include wine tasting at a number of wineries along the way.

When visiting wine country just enjoy yourself and enjoy the wine experience.