Ram’s Gate Winery, Image courtesy of 7×7 Magazine 

I know most people think of wine country as a summer or fall harvest destination, but I love to visit in the winter.  I especially love it when the weather turns wet.  The crowds thin out and you can spend a little extra time enjoying the wineries.  If you taste a bottle you really love, winemakers are willing to open a different vintage, or special blend, to let you compare and contrast.  It is the perfect time of year to sit by the fire and savor the moment.

With rain predicted for Saturday, I am thinking a day trip might be in order.  Everyone I know seems to be headed to Tahoe which means wine country should be wide open.

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