In Northern California wine tasting is a much admired amusement. The Nevada County is a haven of this Northern California recreation, with its various wineries that proffer distinctive flavors of the oak. The wines developed in Nevada County are multifaceted, unique and varied due to the topography, climate and the soil quality of this region. The warm, sunny days, the Sierra breezes in the afternoon, and he cool nights lead to the creation of high quality wines to cater to this refined Northern California entertainment.

There are a number of wineries that present winery tours and the experience of Northern California wine tasting.

Domain Becquet Winery, located 2.5 miles towards the east of Valley Springs on highway 12 is a premier Northern California attraction. Free wine tasting is offered Wednesday through Sunday from 11 in the morning to 5 in the evening. It accommodates wedding parties, family celebrations and corporate groups on prior reservation.

The Double Oak Vineyards and Winery is driven by the love of the land and the grapes, and its commitment for creating the finest quality wine. The tasting room is thrown open to guests for 6 hours from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Saturday. Prior appointment needs to be made.

The Indian Springs Vineyards presents lustrous variety and absolute excellence of mountain-grown wines. The tasting room that is open daily is located at Broad Street is the historic downtown of Nevada city.

The Iron Mountain Vineyard is another eminent Northern California attraction. It produces extraordinary wines that have won a number of awards. The wines are manufactured from the best quality fruit that grows in Nevada country and surrounding wine-grape growing areas.

The Nevada City winery presents unsurpassed Northern California wine tasting experience. Located in downtown Nevada City, the wines have won several "Best of Sierra Foothill" awards. The specialty is its antique corkscrew collection. Tours are conducted on Saturdays.

The Nevada County Winery Association incorporates ten wineries. These produce over a dozen varietals and provide an outstanding Northern California entertainment in the form of superior wine tasting.

The Lucchesi Vineyards and Winery provide world-class limited-production wines that enrich the experience of this Northern California recreation.

The Sierra Knolls Vineyards and Winery are located at the south of Grass Valley, close to the Lake of the Pines. The characteristic wines include handcrafted Sauvignon, Estate Zinfandel, Estate Merlot, Marsanne, Rousanne, Viognier and Chardonnay. The wines can be tasted on most weekends. To enjoy this North California entertainment on weekdays, appointments should be made beforehand.

The Sierra Star Vineyard and Winery is open daily between 12 noon and 5:00 p.m. It is located in the historic Grass Valley. Every year it produces around 1500 handcrafted cases. The wines are created from the fruits that grow in the estate mountains. Specialities include the Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Merlot and the likes.

Exceptional Northern California entertainment of wine tasting is provided by the Truckee River Winery the highest and the coldest winery in the U. S. The special flavours that are crafted include the Pinot Noir, the Zinfandel, The Sauvignon Bland and the Merlot. Wine tasting is offered by appointment.

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