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When Brooks opened its new tasting room in September 2014, the event was about much more than just brick and mortar. It was a celebration of the generosity and friendship of the Oregon wine community, who helped the winery get through devastating times when its founder passed away at an early age—only to carry on, rebuild, and uphold his legacy.

The stunning tasting room has fast become a destination for a number of reasons. Although it’s far from the beaten path, it was built with wine lovers in mind.

At the end of a quiet country road, just south of the Mokelumne River in northwest Lodi, California, Oak Farm Vineyards offers visitors to the region an unrivaled wine tasting destination. The historic 70-acre estate, replete with lush grapevines and majestic century-old oaks, dedicates 10 acres to its guests’ enjoyment. There’s even a private lake on the grounds, where wine club members can enjoy catch-and-release fishing and unhurried picnic lunches under a mighty oak tree.

Like its exceptional estate wines, the name for Broken Earth Winery in Paso Robles, California, was born in the vineyard. Rancho Tierra Rejada (land of the worked earth) Vineyard was first planted in 1973, on a 2,500 acre ranch by the same name. The 522-acre vineyard was one of the region’s first commercial vineyards and sold its premium wine grapes to Napa Valley wineries for decades. Today, these highly coveted grapes stay in Paso Robles, in the capable hands of Broken Earth’s esteemed winemaker, Chris Cameron.