Jill Barth covers wine at work, with attention to ... Higher elevations cool the region, setting it apart from other California environments where fog or refreshing Pacific winds help keep heat ...

However, head to Santa Barbara Wine Country in Central California to discover an underrated wine region home to the Santa Ynez Valley. Located about 2.5 hours from Los Angeles, the Santa Ynez ...

While renowned regions like Napa Valley ... but what about the rest of California? Sacramento, set in the foothills with its unique wine offerings, provides a laid-back alternative for those ...