What California Wine Vibe Are You?

To honor California Wine Month, a variety of different California wine regions invite travelers to find their perfect wine pairing. But with so many vineyards and regions to choose from, how can you decide which is best for you? Whether you prefer a certain type of wine or have a vibe you want to match your trip, here’s different Californian wines, regions and vibes that best fit your personality:

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Pinot Grigio – Ocean Breeze Aesthetic

If you’re calm, cool and collected, often finding yourself relaxed, your perfect wine and wine vacation probably entails sitting in a hand-crafted oak lawn chair with a chilled glass of white wine. Look no further than Oceano Wines. Take in views of the Pacific Ocean while sitting less than 2 miles from vineyards’ rolling hills. It’s here, in California’s Central Coast, that you belong. Don’t forget to head to SLO Coast Wine vineyards to enjoy some great white varieties.

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Orange Muscat – Artsy Mountain Vibes

Do you have an appreciation for the creative artsy types and find you have an unpredictable palette? Orange muscat might be the wine for you, and California’s Lodi, considered the Winegrape Capital of the World, is ready to welcome you home. Situated between the San Francisco Bay area and Sierra Nevada Mountains, Lodi grows nearly 40 percent of California’s premium wine grapes, including unlikely vines for unique wines and flavors.

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Rosé – Quintessential Wine Country Style

You prefer timeless, classic wines, and just like Napa Valley, you’re ready for any occasion. In this famed wine region, you’re spoiled with high-quality, vintage bottles in the cellar. With more than 400 wineries and tasting rooms across the region, the hardest part about a visit here is narrowing down where to go. Napa Valley also boasts seven restaurants awarded one (or more) Michelin stars.

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Syrah – Warm Western Flairs

Sophisticated and dreamy, you picture yourself sipping a glass of red amidst the dessert palms in a peaceful oasis. If this sounds like the perfect wine holiday, consider Temecula, known for its award-winning Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfadel, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Located in Southern California, this region is home to the first commercial vineyard, Callaway Vineyard and Winery. While in the region, be sure to take a hot-air balloon ride with A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure over the area to see 360-degree views and appreciate the vineyards and wineries from new heights.