Did you know that the human eye can detect more shades of green than any other color? Test your vision: California is at its greenest in March and April. If you’re thinking about a road trip, there’s no time like the present to explore the verdant landscapes beyond the megalopolis.

Northern Mendocino County is the place for real wineries, those who represent the best of the industry, unadulterated by “progress” and invitingly “undiscovered.”