Gold in them there Hills
The small, friendly towns that were once the center of the gold rush are now the quaint components of the Sierra Foothills Wine Region. These quiet hamlets can be reached by driving about an hour east of Sacramento, California or just a little longer driving west from Lake Tahoe, California and as you might imagine, it is a wonderfully scenic drive. It is a very different experience than visiting the coastal wine producing regions such as Sonoma or Napa; far more space between the wineries and their tasting rooms, but, far less traffic and congestion. There are neither the icon wineries nor the fame of the Napa Valley Cabernets, however, for those looking to discover some great values and some lesser known grape varieties, it is a trip well worth the time spent. |