Wine country
Meaning: The Napa Valley and Sonoma County wine-producing regions north of San Francisco — a California cultural destination.
Wine country refers primarily to Napa Valley and Sonoma County, though California has wine regions from Paso Robles to Temecula. 'Going to wine country' is a quintessential California weekend plan — tasting rooms, vineyard tours, and overpriced cheese boards. It represents the sophisticated, food-and-drink-obsessed side of California culture.
Examples
- We're going to wine country this weekend for a tasting tour. 这周末我们要去酒乡做个品酒之旅。Este fin de semana vamos a wine country para una ruta de catas.今週末はワインカントリーにテイスティングツアーに行く。이번 주말에 와인 컨트리에 테이스팅 투어 가.
- Wine country in the fall is absolutely gorgeous — the vines turn golden. 秋天的酒乡美极了——葡萄藤变成金黄色。Wine country en otoño es absolutamente precioso — las viñas se vuelven doradas.秋のワインカントリーは本当に美しい——ブドウの葉が金色に色づく。가을의 와인 컨트리는 정말 아름다워 — 포도나무 잎이 금색으로 물들어.
- She had her bachelorette party in wine country — very California. 她在酒乡办了单身派对——太加州了。Celebró su despedida de soltera en wine country — muy californiano.彼女はワインカントリーでバチェロレッテパーティーをした——いかにもカリフォルニアだね。그녀는 와인 컨트리에서 바첼로렛 파티를 했어 — 정말 캘리포니아답지.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: travel, weekend plans, food and drink
Tone: sophisticated, excited
✓ Do Say
- Let's plan a wine country trip.我们计划一次酒乡之旅吧。Vamos a planear un viaje a wine country.ワインカントリーへの旅を計画しよう。와인 컨트리 여행 계획 세우자.
- Wine country is only an hour from San Francisco.酒乡离旧金山只有一个小时。Wine country está a solo una hora de San Francisco.ワインカントリーはサンフランシスコからわずか1時間。와인 컨트리는 샌프란시스코에서 한 시간밖에 안 걸려.
✗ Don't Say
- Don't assume wine country is only Napa — Sonoma, Paso Robles, and other regions also qualify and are often less crowded不要以为酒乡只有纳帕——索诺玛、帕索罗布尔斯和其他产区也算,而且通常没那么拥挤No asumas que wine country es solo Napa — Sonoma, Paso Robles y otras regiones también cuentan y suelen estar menos masificadasワインカントリー=ナパだけだと思わないこと——ソノマ、パソロブレスなど他の地域も該当し、ナパより混んでいないことが多い와인 컨트리가 나파뿐이라고 생각하지 마라 — 소노마, 파소 로블스 등 다른 지역도 해당되며 오히려 덜 붐빈다
Origin & History
California's wine industry dates back to the Spanish missions in the 18th century, but 'wine country' as a cultural destination emerged after the 1976 'Judgment of Paris' when California wines beat French wines in a blind tasting, putting Napa Valley on the global map.
Cultural Context
Era: 1970s
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
Regional notes: Napa Valley and Sonoma County — Northern California
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