Say the words �California Gold Rush,� and images of miners plying glittering gold from streams and mines come to mind. But there is a larger story in the California Gold Country than just the discovery of this precious metal. Immigrants from around the world rushed into the area, bringing with them their own languages and traditions in a quest for riches. One of those traditions was wine making, which, for some, would prove to be a greater boon...

Showcases the history and character of the people and places that influence Monterey County's wine country. WineStyle Monterey County takes readers behind the scenes through photographs and stories of the area's unique wine, cuisine and lifestyle.