Northern Sierra Wineries
Nevada County (in the towns of Grass Valley and Nevada City, Calif.) sits between Sacramento and Reno/Lake Tahoe with easy access off I-80
“Where the vines meet the pines” – home to more than 40 varieties of wine grapes, ranging from Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Cabernet Sauvignon to Cabernet Franc, Barbera, Sangiovese and Tempranillo. Grape growers and winemakers have learned to use the variety that nature gave them, and combine it with premiere winemaking techniques and styles to create some of California's most surprising award-winning wines.
Attractions
Empire Mine State Historic Park
Grass Valley
Mine and mansion tours, hiking. 530-273-8522,
http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=499
Kentucky Mine Park & Museum
Sierra City
Gold mine and California's only operating Stamp Mill. 530-862-1310
www.kentuckymine.org
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