Wine regions of the United States: California
Geography and climate
California is the largest state in the United States, located on the west coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east and Mexico to the south. It’s divided into two distinct regions by a mountain range running through its centre: northern California, which experiences cooler temperatures than southern California. The geography of this massive state is incredibly varied, including deserts, river valleys, forests and coastal plains.
The climate of California varies from Mediterranean along its Pacific coastlines to subarctic in parts of its northernmost counties. The temperatures don’t fluctuate very much year-round… Read more