Nestled one hour southwest of Mendoza city in the foothills of the Andes Mountains, Valle de Uco represents Argentina's highest and most talked-about wine valley. This is where the world's most ambitious new wine estates have been built. At elevations ranging from...
The Mendoza wine region produces around two-thirds of Argentina's wine, making it the country's undisputed epicenter of viticulture. Stretched across the foothills of the Andes Mountains at altitudes between 1,900–3,600 feet, Mendoza has become synonymous with Malbec,...
“A Series Of Uplifting Terraces Creates Ideal Terroir For Wine Grapes Here The Geneseo District (AVA) is located immediately south of the Estrella AVA we just explored and north of the El Pomar AVA, which is the next appellation in this book. Being on the east side of...
“FIRST APPELLATION The Santa Maria Valley AVA is the northernmost appellation in Santa Barbara County and is the region’s first officially approved American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. Plus, it is California’s second-oldest appellation.” Excerpt taken from the...
Even if you don’t attend church, you must see this spectacular 17th century Gothic structure: San Miguel Arcángel. It is the centerpiece of San Miguel de Allende, in the Guanajuato Wine Regions. Buy the Exploring Wine Regions® – México now:...
“THE ORIGINS OF PASO & SYRAH The Estrella District was officially established as an AVA in 2014 as one of the eleven Paso Robles Districts, located on the north and east side, up against the foothills. While the Greater Paso Robles AVA was established thirty-one...
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“Originally, El Pomar was the almond capital of California with 1,375 acres of almond trees. Gradually the almond industry moved to the San Joaquin Valley for easier farming. Vineyards took over. There are more than 2,000 acres of vines today. This is a very special...
“The Fess Parker Winery is located in the far north of the Santa Ynez Valley AVA on a beautiful country drive on Foxen Canyon Road.” Excerpt taken from the newest edition of the book: Exploring Wine Regions: California Central Coast Get your own copy:...
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