In non-pandemic times, the best thing about visiting Schramsberg Vineyards was the chance to tour through its miles of underground caves, where millions of bottles of nascent wine are stored as they undergo the secondary fermentations that make them fizzy. There’s no better way to learn about the complicated process of Champagne-method winemaking than seeing it in action. That spelunking is off-limits for now, but it’s still very much worth visiting Schramsberg to taste what is some of the best bubbly made in California, from their affordable, everyday bottlings like the Blanc de Blancs to the pricier, longer-aged J. Schram cuvee. Tastings are currently being held in outdoor areas under tents, and visitors who don’t want to drink sparkling wine exclusively can book a tasting that includes still wines like Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon from Schramsberg’s sister label, Davies Vineyards.