Is a virtual tour of featured California Wineries to help bundle the perfect wine tasting adventure while traveling through these appellations. As highlighted in a 25 page report, from the Wine Institute and California Association of Wine Growers, astounding information is provided on the state of the Wine Industry in California. Approximately $52 Billion is generated from the California Wine Industry. Combining all distribution centers, restaurants, and merchants throughout the nation, the industry generates $125 Billion. The industry supports over 309,000 full time employees in California and 875,000 Nationwide. Behind France, Italy and Spain, California is the fourth largest producer of wine in the world. Production topped 2.7 billion bottles in 2005 drawn from 1,165 wineries and over 522,000 acres of vineyard. Chardonnay maintains the largest acreage with almost 95,000 acres followed by Cabernet Sauvignon at almost 77,000 acres. The oldest wine regions are in the Central Valley of Livermore and Lodi. The most famous, and typically most highly acclaimed, wines are found in the Napa Valley / Sonoma County Appellations.