california wine

 California wine has gained world recognition for many fine wines due to the wealth and variety of soil conditions and micro climates that exist here. Careful planning is advised when planning to visit and explore our world famous wine regions. California is a very large state. One and two week vacations are oftentimes best restricted to one or two of our famous wine regions.

About Zinfandel Wines: Zinfandel is a red grape varietal, planted in over 10 percent of California vineyards. DNA fingerprinting has revealed that it is genetically identical to the Croatian grape, Primativo, traditionally grown in Puglia, known as the “heel of the boot” of Italy, introduced there in the 18th century.