A wine-tasting guide spotlighting Yolo County’s low-key wine scene just west of Sacramento: easygoing tasting rooms, vineyard views, and standout pours from producers like Turkovich (Winters) and Matchbook (Zamora), with UC Davis roots and Hwy 128 tying it into NorCal wine country—flavorful and friendly, without the fuss.

Base in Winters at Hotel Winters—78 roomy suites, ZenTerra Spa, Carboni’s Italian eats, a rooftop bar, and a chill courtyard—minutes from Lake Berryessa and Yolo wine tasting.