On a coastline dominated by marquee names, one stretch of California manages to feel instantly familiar without ever feeling ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Old oak trees sit among grapevines as seen from an outdoor tasting area at Bockisch Vineyards in Lodi. (Jessica Christian/S.F.

In 2008, Sue Tipton launched a California anomaly: a winery that exclusively produces white wines. Many of her peers told her it was a mistake. Her lineup didn't even include Chardonnay, America's ...

From the Temecula Valley to the Santa Cruz Mountains, these wine regions deliver more of the tailored experience you seek and less of the crowds. (Related: Northern California’s oyster capital is a ...