Guide to vineyards in Northern California - by Sebanti Ghosh http://www.helium.com/items/738268-northern-cal... In Northern California wine tasting is a much admired amusement. The Nevada County is a haven of this Northern California recreation, with its various wineries that proffer distinctive flavors of the oak. The wines developed in Nevada County are multifaceted, unique and varied due to the topography, climate and the soil quality of this region. The warm, sunny days, the Sierra breezes in the afternoon, and he cool nights lead to the creation of high quality wines to cater to this refined Northern California entertainment.