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The first California wine maker was Padre Junipero Serra who led the Spanish missionaries from Baja
north to Sonoma between 1769 and 1823. The Franciscans were California's only viticulturists for almost 60 years, producing wine for sacramental, medicinal and table use from what was known as the Mission grape.
Commercial wine production began in the 1820s when Joseph Chapman planted his first vineyard in the Los Angeles area. He was followed a decade later by Jean Louis Vignes, a Frenchman who flourished in the trade by planting choice vine cuttings sent from Europe. In 1843 George Yount began the serious cultivation of grapes in the Napa Valley.
In 1861 a Hungarian nobleman realized the great potential of California's rich soil and mild climate and was sent to Europe by the governor of California to gather vines for experimentation. Agoston returned with over 100,000 cuttings and triggered the great modern expansion of the California wine industry in the Napa Valley and other regions.Northern Coast Vineyards
Alexander Valley Winegrowers Association
Contact Person: Vicky Robinson
Phone Number: 707 431-2894
Email: info@alexandervalley.org
Lake County Winegrape Commission
Contact: Shannon Gunier
707/995-3421, FAX: 707/995-3618
email: central@lakecountywinegrape.org
Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley
Contact: Diane Johannsen
PH/FAX: 707/433-3031
Napa Valley Grape Growers Association
Contact: Joelle Gallagher
707/944-8311 FAX: 707/224-7836
email: nvgga@i-cafe.net
Napa Valley Vintners Association
Contact: Linda Reiff
707/963-3388, FAX: 707/963-3488
North Coast Grape Growers Association
Contact: Rhonda Hood
707/578-8331, FAX: 707/5-6771
Oakville Winegrowers
Contact: Kathy Meinhardt
707/944-0216, FAX: 707/945-0229
email: sealight@ix.netcom.com
Mendocino Winegrowers Alliance
Contact: John Enquist
707/468-9886, FAX: 707/468-9887
email: mwa@mendowine.com
Russian River Valley Winegrowers
Contact: Kirk Locca
707/521-2534, FAX: 707/546-3277
email: rrvw@sonic.net
Russian River Wine Road
800/723-6336 FAX: 707/433-4374
email: info@wineroad.com
Silverado Trail Wineries Association
Sonoma County Grape Growers Association
Contact: Nick Frey
707 206-0603 FAX: 707-206-0313
email: frey@scgga.org
Sonoma County Wineries Association
Contact: Jaimie Douglas
707/586-3795, FAX: 707/586-1383
email: info@sonomawine.com
Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance
Contact: Claudia Glade
707/935-0803 FAX: 707/935-1947
email: info@sonomavalleywine.com
Stag's Leap District Winegrowers Association
Contact: Nancy Bialek
707/255-1720, FAX: 707/255-1760Nearby Casinos and Motels
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Central Valley Vineyards
Amador Vintners Association
Contact: Jill Murphy
Phone: 209/267-2297, 888/655-8614
FAX: 209/267-2298
Calaveras County Wine Association
Contact: Clayre Quick
800/225-3764 ext. 25, FAX: 209/728-3418
Clarksburg Winegrowers Association
Contact: Elizabeth G. Merwin
Phone: 916/448-7282
Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association
Contact: Sblend Sblendorio
925/447-9463, FAX: 925/447-0433
Lodi District Grape Growers Association
Contact: Elizabeth Giannini
Phone: 209/339-8246
Lodi Woodbridge Winegrape Commission
Contact: Mark Chandler
209/367-4727, FAX: 209/367-0737
El Dorado Winery Association
Contact: Betty Young-McIntire
800/306-3956, FAX: 530/295-2009
Sierra Grape Growers Association
Contact: Joan Hughes
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Southern Coast Vineyards
Located in southwestern Riverside County, Temecula is California's only prominent American Viticultural Area south of Los Angeles. For the adventurous wine lover, it's an ideal destination for a short day trip from Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs or San Diego.
Temecula's fine, underrated wines taste especially good when sampled at the winery. The region's tasting rooms and gift shops are open to visitors year-round, and most wineries offer tours and, in some cases, special wine-and-food tastings. Wine lovers can also savor the local nectar at the area's many gourmet delis and upscale restaurants or while enjoying panoramic vineyard views from one of Temecula's many picnic areas. After a day of wine tasting, spend a relaxing night in one of Temecula's excellent B&Bs or inns.If you are leisurely wine taster, touring the wine country, or on a grape mission don't miss visiting the many wineries and vineyards this Wine Country Region has to offer. Don't overlook the boutique wineries, or perhaps select a varietal and map your day's travels based on locating the perfect Cabernet Franc, or syrah, or . . .
Wineries, tasting rooms, and vineyards are all legislated by their local governments and you will find appointments are necessary at some, some limit the number of people allowed through their doors, some charge to taste, some give away the glass, and others throw parties all day. Be sure to peruse our listings to find the winery that fits your itinerary.Ramona Vineyard Association
email: rva@ramonavalleyvineyards.org
San Diego County Vintners Association
Contact: Dave Wodehouse
760/720-7499 FAX: 760/720-7498
Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association
Contact: Linda Kissam
909/699-3626, FAX: 909/699-2353
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