Wine Pairings: California Wine Country and National Parks
Wine lovers, on your next California vacation try pairing up two favorites–wine country and great national parks. Winemakers and growers feel a deep connection to the land, making California a world leader in sustainable winegrowing. In a similar mindset to the stewards of California’s unique national parks, winemakers utilize eco-minded growing practices that compliment the beauty of natural landscapes in the states 32 national parks and monuments. Did you know? 48 out of 58 counties in California grow winegrapes! With more than 2,800 wineries in California to visit, it’s pretty easy to pair up wines with anything you like, including beaches, for instance.
PAIRINGS
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Redwood National & State Parks and Mendocino County Wine Country
Point Reyes National Seashore & Sonoma County Wine Country
Muir Woods & Napa Valley Wine Country
Tahoe National Forest & Sierra Foothills Wine Country/Lodi
CENTRAL CALIFORNIA
Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks & Madera County/Fresno
Pinnacles National Monument & Monterey/Paso Robles Wine Country
Los Padres National Forest & Santa Barbara Wine Country
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
Joshua Tree National Park & Temecula Wine Country
Mojave National Park & Cucamonga Valley
