Let's be honest: California is not short on wine regions. While the most famous (and crowded) is undoubtedly Napa Valley ... planting vines in this fertile area since the 1700s.

The Napa Valley ... set seating area but a variety of lounges and dining rooms, including the Vista Dome, a dining car that features arched windows with panoramic views of the valley.

Many of Napa's wineries and vineyards are spread out among the 30-mile-long, 5-mile-wide valley, making getting to and from the area's more remote wine establishments a challenge without your own ...

From the Temecula Valley to the Santa Cruz Mountains ... The Lodi region produces approximately 20 percent of California’s wine grapes—more than Napa and Sonoma combined.