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Getting here is a breeze and closer than you you than closer and breeze a is here Getting something they love. they something downtown tasting rooms, every palate will find find will palate every rooms, tasting downtown getaway. With over 15 wineries and numerous numerous and wineries 15 over With getaway. the Sierra Vintners wine region is the perfect perfect the is region wine Vintners Sierra the From a romantic retreat, to an outdoor adventure, adventure, outdoor an to retreat, romantic a From A LONG WEEKEND LONG A COME FOR A DAY OR FOR FOR OR DAY A FOR COME DISCOVER. EXPLORE. TASTE. NO CROWDS, NO TASTE PRETENSE. SIMPLY Wine grapes were first planted here during the California AMAZING WINES. Gold Rush, but like in so many California regions that West of the I-80 corridor, just above Sacramento, is are rich in wine history, serious winemaking re- the Sierra Vintners wine region. The gold rush towns emerged and flourished only within the past thirty of Grass Valley, Nevada City and Auburn are rich in years or so. history and surrounded by breathtaking views. Discover award-winning wines, fine dining, diverse Like much of Northern California, the area has a classic Mediterranean climate, with warm summers and rainy art and live theater. EXPLORE EVENTS winters that often include snow in higher elevations. The region is a relatively new star in California wine These wineries put on a range of area-wide events Drive by pastures to reach hillside vineyards, or country, but it is a century old destination for people who throughout the year that give you a real sense of walk from tasting room to tasting room within a The Sierra Foothills four distinct seasons, and its range want to visit the heart of the state's Gold Rush area. what’s so special about the Sierra Vintners wine few downtown blocks ... all paths bring you to an of elevations and landscapes, make it a fertile home for region. Be sure and check the website for updated eclectic mix of winemakers who talk about wine more than forty varieties of wine grapes, ranging from Grass Valley, Nevada City and Auburn embody the Old information at www.sierravintners.com without the “wine-speak.” There’s no pretense here, Chardonnay, Merlot, Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, West, and though they are very different places, all just smiles, hospitality and loads of enthusiasm for Cabernet Franc, Barbera, Sangiovese, Tempranillo, and have raised sidewalks, wooden storefronts, sidewalk Sierra Vintners events include: their vineyards and their wines. Syrah. The grape growers and winemakers here have overhangs, and a slowed-down atmosphere that learned to use the variety that nature gives them, FOOTHILLS CELEBRATION transports you back to the feel of the Gold Rush era. Come discover for yourself the new direction in combined with premier winemaking techniques, to First Saturday in March craft wines. create some of California’s finest wines. Here you will find something for everyone, including boutique shopping, Victorian houses, friendly pubs, DISCOVER THE WINE and an array of wine tasting rooms that range in style TRAIL from charming country, to elegant and modern. In May & September addition to the area’s famous holiday celebrations, you can also enjoy farmers markets, parades and festivals. Just outside these towns are some of California’s most beautiful foothills, with thick forests, rolling valleys, lively rivers and vineyards that rise and fall over the country landscape. Along your way, enjoy winery tastings and tours, visit historic gold mines and state parks, or play outdoors with activities like horseback riding, hiking, golfing, biking, kayaking, or rafting along the Yuba River. 1 Avanguardia Wines NORTH SAN JUAN WINERY AND TASTING ROOM 13028 Jones Bar Road To Downieville Nevada City, CA 95959 Richardson St Tel: (530) 274-9482 W. Main St Open: Saturday & Sunday 12–5pm ree Oak T R GRASS d To Malako DOWNTOWN TASTING ROOM 1 VALLEY E. Main St 4 163 Mill Street To Nevada City 8 49 Purdon Rd Grass Valley, CA 95945 ng ssi To Truckee 1 174 ro Blind Shady Rd 20 Tel: (530) 274-9911 e C Neal St Foot Tyler Open: Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday 12–5pm; Friday, ER Saturday 12–6pm. Closed: Monday & Tuesday. t BA RIV e YU e H r To Downieville To Truckee [email protected] t 20 T S U t l O 49 www.AvanguardiaWines.com l S i S NEVADA CITY To Marysville M n r E. Broad St Coyote St Chico 49 u 14 W. Broad St b 1 Main St 20 u A Jones Bar Road 20 Empire St . 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