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California, the premier wine producer in the United States, comprises five major wine growing regions: North Coast (Napa, Sonoma and Mendocino are located here), Central Coast (i.e., Monterey and the Bay Area) Sierra Foothills (Calaveras, El Dorado, et al) South Coast (LA, San Diego) and Central Valley (Lodi and Woodbridge).

With its rolling hills and warm, sunny climate the state is rivaling its European counterparts with award-winning wines and drawing tourists by the millions each year to tour and taste authentic vintages for which California has become world-famous.

Check out the complete virtual tour of California wine with this collection of top directories and Web sites dedicated to providing info on the Golden State's wineries, wine trails, touring and tasting rooms...

California Wine Country Tour - A top spot to find out everything you ever wanted to know about California wine including editor's picks, visitor favorites, feature articles, factoids, links to wineries by region, lists of related restaurants and lodging, event calendar, image galleries, and more.

Napa Valley Wineries - Learn about Napa Valley vineyards, winemaking techniques and grape varieties together with a comprehensive winery finder.

Mendocino Winegrowers Alliance - Pack your bags and grab the complete guide to wineries and driving tours of Mendocino County, plus more on the regions's vintages, varietals and viticultural areas, interesting factoids, a bit of history, map and directions.

Sonoma County Wineries Association - Information on wine events throughout the year.

Sierra Wine Guide - A comprehensive guide to Amador and El Dorado wineries with links and related facts, recipes, feature story articles, history, area restaurant info and favorite picnic spots.

SteveO's California Sierra Foothills & Central Valley Wine Region Touring - An extensive link listing with overview of wineries in Amador, El Dorado, Calaveras, Mariposa, Tuomne, Nevada and Yuba counties plus related touring info, maps, associations and resources.

Regional Winery & Grower Associations of California - Get a sommelier's education in California wine with links to every major association in the state, with most offering comprehensive directories, event calendars, wine tours, recipes, and related information.

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