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Wineries and Wine Regions
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Amador Wine Country 
 Guide to wineries in Amador County, California. Features winery listings, description of wines from the area ("Amador is renowned for producing California's finest zinfandels."), winery events (such as tastings and barbecues), and a brief history of the area. From the Amador Vintners' Association. http://www.amadorwine.com/new/pages/home.cgi Topics: Wine Last updated Sep 17, 2009 Anderson Valley Winegrowers
This website describes the wine-growing region of Anderson Valley in the hills of the coastal region of Mendocino County, California. Includes history of the area, overview of varietals, a printable tour map, photos, a directory of wineries, event listings (including the Anderson Valley Pinot Noir Festival), and more. From an association of Anderson Valley wineries. http://www.avwines.com Topics: Wine Last updated May 30, 2006 Columbia Cascade Wines and Wineries
This Web site features information about the wineries of the North Central Washington state region "bordered by the towering Cascade Mountains on the west and sagebrush covered hills on the east." The non-member area of this winery association site provides descriptions of varieties of wine produced in the area, press releases, information about member wineries, available tours, upcoming events, and related links. Also includes an education page and a recipe section. http://www.columbiacascadewines.com/ Topics: Wine Last updated Jan 4, 2004 Consorzio Cal-Italia: California Wineries Producing Italian Varietals
From a consortium of California vintners producing Italian-style wines using Italian wine grape varieties, this site includes descriptions of the wines typically produced from each variety, a directory of the members and their wines, and recipes paired with specific wines. http://www.cal-italia.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Recipes by Region, Wine Last updated Jan 28, 2004 Free the Grapes!
The Web site for "a national, grassroots coalition of consumers and wineries who seek to remove restrictions in 24 states that still prohibit consumers from purchasing wines directly from out-of-state wineries." Features background information about the issue, research, news, and action alerts for consumers and wineries. http://www.freethegrapes.org/ Topics: Activism, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Ready Reference & Quick Facts, Wine Last updated Dec 27, 2003 Growing Up in the Wine Industry
Transcript and audio of a 2006 radio interview with E.&J. Gallo Winery president Joseph Gallo "about learning the family business from Ernest and Julio, and passing it on." Also includes a brief history of this California winery, which "has earned a reputation for being a pioneer and tastemaker, from being the first company to introduce screw-cap bottles in the 1940s to being one of the first wine producers to advertise." From American Public Media. http://marketplace.publicradio.org/shows/2006/11/16/AM200611162.html Topics: Wine Last updated Mar 12, 2007 Italian Vineyard Company at Guasti
A collection of early 20th century photographs of the Italian Vineyard Company (located in Southern California), featuring images of field and winery workers, grape processing, winery interiors and exteriors, and vineyards. Photos include descriptive information. From Cal Poly Pomona University Library. http://www.csupomona.edu/~library/specialcollections/guasti/ Topics: Wine Last updated Dec 27, 2005 The Italian-American Pioneers of the California Wine Industry
Brief history about Italian-American vintners in California (such as the Mondavis, Gallos, Coppolas, Pedroncellis, Pepis, Sebastianis, and Martinis). Describes how "some of the most famous names in American wine got their start during the four decades leading up to Prohibition in 1919," and how families who maintained vineyards during Prohibition were able to resume wine production quickly after Prohibition's repeal. By an author of a book about Italian-American vintners. http://www.cal-italia.org/history.html Topics: United States History, Wine Last updated Mar 12, 2007 Livermore Valley Wine Country
Tourism website for this California winegrowing region located "only minutes from San Francisco, San Jose and Oakland." Provides a directory of wineries, a map of wineries in the area, history and data about the region, event listings, and related material. From the Livermore Valley Winegrowers Association. http://www.lvwine.org/ Topics: Wine Last updated Sep 2, 2008 Lodi Wine & Visitor Center
This site features information about the wine country of Lodi, California, including visitor information, history and statistics on grape growing in the region, and an overview of Lodi's sustainable viticulture program. Also provides technical information for growers. From the Lodi-Woodbridge Winegrape Commission. http://www.lodiwine.com/ Topics: Crops, Wine Last updated Jun 27, 2004 Napa Valley Vintners Association
This site from "a nonprofit regional trade association with an active membership of more than 220 wineries" features a brief history of wine in California's Napa Valley; information about wine making, varietals, terrain, and climate; and links to member winery Web sites. Also includes press releases and a glossary. http://www.napavintners.com/ Topics: Wine Last updated Jan 13, 2004 Napavalley.com
This site provides visitors to California's Napa Valley with tourist, real estate, travel, spa, wines and wineries, event, food, lodging, and wedding and event planning information and links. Major communities are covered, including Calistoga, St. Helena, Yountville, and Rutherford. Also includes news and maps. Searchable. Part of Winecountry.com. http://www.napavalley.com/ Topics: Wine Last updated Feb 9, 2004 Okanagan Wine Festivals
This site features information about seasonal wine festivals in the Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Includes information about events and vineyard touring, contacts for wineries, and links to related resources. http://www.owfs.com/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Wine Last updated Jan 8, 2004 Oregon Wine Center
This searchable guide to the wine industry in Oregon includes directories of wineries, links to producers and other resources, an interactive map, vineyard touring information, news, events, a newsletter, and forums. Provides information for the media, quotes related to wine, and a glossary. Wineries are searchable by name, variety, or city; browsable by name. Wine awards are searchable by keyword and variety. From the Oregon Wine Board. http://www.oregonwine.org/ Topics: Industries, Wine Last updated Jun 9, 2008 OregonWines.com
"This Web site is designed to provide helpful information for every wine enthusiast who wants to learn more about Oregon's wonderful wines, and the wineries and grapes that produce them." Includes news, reviews, events, directories, educational articles, vineyard touring information, a forum, a free newsletter, and more. http://www.oregonwines.com/ Topics: Wine Last updated Jan 6, 2004 Patagonian Wines
Series of travel articles about wines from Argentina and Chile, in the Patagonia region of South America. Includes descriptions of wineries in the region and of white and red wines, a brief glossary, and suggestions for buying, serving, and tasting wine. Also available in Spanish. From a Patagonia tourism website. http://www.interpatagonia.com/vinos/index_i.html Topics: Wine Last updated May 30, 2006 Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail
Describes wineries in the Rattlesnake Hills district of Yakima Valley in Washington state. Features a map of the winery locations, winery descriptions, a calendar of festivals and other events in the area, food and lodging listings, and an overview of the area's climate, geography, and soils. http://www.rattlesnakehills.com Topics: Wine Last updated May 24, 2006 Rioja and Navarra Wines
This site presents brief facts on wine production in the northern Spanish regions of Rioja and Navarra. It includes a list of permitted grape varieties for each region, vintage ratings, aging requirements, a Spanish-English wine glossary, and links to related sites. From a translation company located in Spain. http://www.trinor.com/EN/EN-Vinos.html#Inicio Topics: Wine Last updated Dec 31, 2003 State Shipping Laws [Wine]
This website contains an interactive U.S. map of off-site shipping laws by state, a directory of state control agencies, links to state legislatures, excise tax rates, and a volume converter. Also features information about which carriers ship from California wineries to consumers in each state. Includes an FAQ. From the Wine Institute, "the public policy advocacy association of California wineries." http://www.wineinstitute.org/initiatives/stateshippinglaws Topics: Industries, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Wine Last updated Jul 6, 2008 Taste Washington
Describes an annual event (early April) featuring the wines and foods of the Pacific Northwest. Features a video of the celebration, and descriptions of the Seattle festival and a smaller event in Spokane, Washington state. Includes lists of participating restaurants and wineries and the beneficiaries for each event. Offers a mailing list and opportunities to volunteer as a Washington Wine Ambassador. From the Washington Wine Commission. http://www.tasteWashington.org Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, Wine Last updated Apr 4, 2005 Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association
"The Winegrowers Association is a nonprofit regional organization dedicated to promoting the making and growing of quality wine and winegrapes in the Temecula Appellation." The site provides information about this wine region between Los Angeles and San Diego, California, including a map, profiles of wineries, and a list of growers. Also includes visitor information. http://www.temeculawines.org/ Topics: Wine Last updated Jan 21, 2004 Walking Tour of Napa Valley
Short video describing how California winemaker Robert Mondavi founded his winery and created award-winning wines. Features photos and background about Mondavi winery innovations and how the company was sold in 2004. From an author who wrote a 2007 book about Mondavi. http://www.houseofmondavi.com/siler-tour.htm Topics: Wine Last updated May 18, 2008 Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance
The Web site for this wine industry association provides information about more than 40 wineries in the Walla Walla Valley area of Washington state. Read about the history of wine growing in the area, the favorable local conditions, and wineries producing varieties such as cabernet sauvignon, merlot, and syrah. Includes an event calendar and travel information. http://www.wallawallawine.com/ Topics: Industries, Wine Last updated Sep 24, 2003 Washington Association of Wine Grape Growers (WAWGG)
WAWGG is a nonprofit association of grape growers, wineries, researchers, and other advocates for the wine industry in Washington state. This site provides facts and statistics about the industry and information about its economic impact. Includes information about the organization, weather, news, events, and related resources. http://www.wawgg.org/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Industries, Wine Last updated Jan 7, 2004 Washington Wine Commission
This interactive, searchable site provides information about the wine industry in Washington state including history, facts, varietals, vintages, regions, a trade newsletter, events, links, and a trip planner. http://www.washingtonwine.org/ Topics: Industries, Wine Last updated Feb 2, 2003 Wine Institute
This organization is the "public policy advocacy association of California wineries." Resources of interest on the site include Regional Winery Associations , with addresses and Web sites for each wine region in California; a section with the federal and state laws applicable to wine production; and a Research section with information on the positive health aspects of wine consumption. http://www.wineinstitute.org/ Topics: California: Education, Industries, Wine Last updated May 21, 2002 Wine Press Northwest
News, events, links, awards, weekly featured wines, directories of wineries and wine shops, and more about the wines and wineries of Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. This searchable site also includes the tables of contents and selected articles from the current and past issues of the print version (a quarterly). From the Tri-City Herald. http://www.winepressnw.com/ Topics: Industries, Magazines by Place, Wine Last updated Aug 10, 2009 WineCountry.com
Information about wineries, wine trails, lodging, restaurants, events, and other attractions in the California wine regions of Mendocino, Monterey, Napa Valley, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, and Sonoma. http://www.winecountry.com/ Topics: Wine Last updated Nov 27, 2002 Winegrowers of Dry Creek Valley
Details about the Dry Creek Valley wine region of California, located near Healdsburg and Geyserville in Sonoma County. Features a map of the region, a directory of wineries, an oral history series, and event listings. http://www.wdcv.com Topics: Wine Last updated May 30, 2006 Wineries of the Columbia Valley
This site features information about wineries located in the Columbia River Valley, Washington state. It includes profiles of the wineries, photographs, an events calendar, news, a map, and visitor information. From the Columbia Valley Winery Association. http://www.columbiavalleywine.com/ Topics: Wine Last updated Jul 4, 2005 Wines Northwest: A Guide to the Wine Country of the Pacific Northwest
The wines and wine regions of Washington state, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia can be explored at this site. Select a region to find maps, statistics, tour guides, wine shops, and wineries. Also includes details about growing regions for primary red and white varietals, reviews, news articles, and links to wine clubs and online wine retailers. The site can be searched from any of the regional sections. http://www.winesnw.com/ Topics: U.S. Maps, Wine Last updated Jul 15, 2004 Wines of the North Olympic Peninsula & Islands
This winery association site features information about a loop of wineries that are within "day-trip distance from Seattle." Includes listings for wineries in Bainbridge Island, Sequim, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, and Whidbey Island, Washington state. Features an events page, maps, and photographs. The "Travel Guide" section lists lodging, restaurants, picnic spots, attractions, and visitor information for each of the locations, as well as links to ferry schedules for traveling to and from the islands. http://www.olympicpeninsulawineries.org/ Topics: Wine Last updated Jul 8, 2008 Wine's World: The Judgment of Paris
May 2006 article about "the 30th anniversary of the Judgment of Paris, the legendary tasting in which a pair of unheralded California wines bested some of France's most celebrated reds and whites." Provides background about California and French wines. Also includes links to related articles and to a search of the Slate archives for the regular column "Wine's World." From the online magazine Slate. http://www.slate.com/id/2142365/ Topics: Wine Last updated May 30, 2006 WinesofHungary.com
This site explores the history and current viticulture of Hungary, including its wine regions such as Tokaj, the wine from which was termed "the 'wine of kings, king of wines,' ... by the Sun King, Louis XIV." The site features a description of Hungarian grape varieties, a list of wine names, information about wineries, and a glossary of Hungarian wine terms. Available in English and Hungarian. From a Hungarian wine enthusiast. http://www.winesofhungary.com/ Topics: Crops, Wine Last updated Dec 27, 2003 |
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