Savannah-Chanelle Thomas Fogarty Wente Byington Casa de Fruta Fortino Cooper-Garrod Estate Napa Valley Wine Train

J. Lohr Winery - J. Lohr owns nearly 3,000 acres of California vineyards, giving winemaker Jeff Meier the enviable position of working with high-quality fruit from a diversity of different soil types and climates, from Paso Robles to Monterey to Napa Valley. Call (408) 288-5057 or visit www.jlohr.com.

Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards - Established by French immigrant Pierre Pourroy in 1892, Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards has continued the legacy of the winemaker's art. Situated in the Santa Cruz Mountains, the 58 acre vineyard, produces the 1910 Estate Zinfandel vines. Today the Ballard family is committed to creating award-winning wines. Call (408) 741-2930 [Top]

Thomas Fogarty Winery - Thomas Fogarty Winery and Vineyard is one of the San Francisco Peninsula's most respected wineries. A Stanford surgeon and world-renowned inventor, Thomas Fogarty took up home winemaking in the early 1970's in a small cabin on the current site. He planted his first grapes in 1978, and in 1981 established a winery in the historic grape growing region of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Call (650) 851-6777 or visit www.fogartywinery.com. [Top]

Wente Vineyards - Founded by C. H. Wente, the family winery has grown to include over 2,000 acres of vineyards in the Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay and 700 in Arroyo Seco, Monterey. For information and wine tasting tours, call (925) 456-2405 or visit www.wentevineyards.com. [Top]

Byington Vineyard & Winery - Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean, Byington provides the perfect setting for sipping wines or celebrating. The manicured grounds of the Byington Estate and its Italianate stone winery chateau create a striking backdrop for any occasion. Whether dreaming of an enchanted wine country wedding or planning a corporate retreat, visit www.byington.com. [Top]

Casa de Fruta - Since 1908, Casa de Fruta has welcomed worldwide visitors to the roadside Orchard Resort in the Pacheco Valley between Monterey and Yosemite. Browse the Fruit Stand, or enjoy wine tasting at Casa de Wine. Sample some award-winning Cabernets and fruit wines from Zanger Vineyards. Ride the Casa de Choo Choo and see natural wonders in this unique setting. Visit www.casadefruta.com. [Top]

Fortino Winery - This family-owned Italian winery is located in the beautiful Hecker Pass region of Gilroy. Fortino features a tasting room, a gift shop, romantic vineyard weddings, a large outdoor terrace surrounded by beautiful redwoods, and acres of grape vines. A second tasting room is located in the Gilroy Outlet Center. Call (408) 842-3305 or visit www.scvwga.com/fortino. [Top]

Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards & Winery - Overlooking Silicon Valley from the foothills above Saratoga and Cupertino, Cooper-Garrod Estate Vineyards & Winery is your gateway to the wineries of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Try award-winning wines from Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Chardonnay grapes grown in hillside vineyards. Begin your wine tasting tour in their tasting room, enjoy the picnic area, or horse-back rides on trails with views of the Bay Area. Call (408) 867-7116 or visit www.cgv.com. [Top]

Napa Valley Wine Train - Enjoy a 3-hour culinary adventure on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Savor gourmet cuisine and wine on a 33-mile journey through Napa Valley's picturesque vineyards and wineries. Enjoy elegant rail travel with exquisite gourmet meals in restored vintage 1915-1947 Pullman Dining, Lounge and Vista Dome Railcars. Savor hors d'oeuvres chosen to enhance Napa wines in historic train cars, lavishly restored with Honduran Mahogany, polished brass, and etched glass. Call (707) 253-2111 or visit www.napavalley.com. [Top]