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Best Local Wineries for Tasting, Picnics and Views

Winery PicnicThere’s nothing wrong with Napa but there are many appealing wineries with magical picnic spots right in our own backyard.

(Published by South Bay Accent in April, 2013.)

One of the many perks of Bay Area living is being able to motor up to the Napa or Sonoma wine countries for a dreamy day of tasting and picnicking while the grapevines rustle nearby in the breeze. But imagine all of this and more without the need to drive a few hours and elbow aside the mobs from the giant tour buses at the tasting bar.  Close to the Silicon Valley are some lovely “wine countries” fully deserving of the designation that offer good wine, friendly tasting facilities, enchanting picnic spots and, often, spectacular views that few Napa or Sonoma wineries can match. Continue reading