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The Wine Country has undergone a boom in tourism. In 1975 there were only 25 Napa Valley wineries; [21] today there are well over 800 wineries in Napa and Sonoma Counties. [22] Tourists come to the region not only for wine tasting, but also for hiking, bicycling, hot air ballooning, and historic sites, as well as the extensive culinary choices.
Los Carneros (also known as Carneros) is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) which includes parts of both Sonoma and Napa counties in California, U.S.A. The 37,000 acres (58 sq mi) area was recognized on September 18, 1983 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by Beaulieu Vineyards proposing to establish a viticultural area named ...
From a rustic Tuscan-style castle to a luxe veranda with sweeping vistas, the best Napa Valley wineries are just as beautiful as their wines are delicious. These Are the 25 Best Wineries in Napa ...
His wine cellar, built in 1859, narrowly predates that established in 1861 in St. Helena by Charles Krug, although this is commonly cited as the Napa Valley's first winery. [11] Captain Gustave Niebaum established Inglenook Winery in 1879 near the village of Rutherford. [12] This was the first Bordeaux style winery in the US.
Wine pioneer, Rodney Strong, whose namesake winery is located in Russian River Valley, was also among the first to recognize Alexander Valley's potential, producing and releasing Sonoma County's first single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the 1974 vintage. The vineyard designated was Strong's Alexander's Crown vineyard located near Jimtown.
The post The 12 Best Wineries in Napa Valley to Visit Now appeared first on Reader's Digest. Raise a (tasting) glass and say cheers to these stunning vineyards in California's Sonoma and Napa Valley.