ABOUT CALIFORNIA
A majority of wines produced in The United States come from California. Due to its Mediterranean climate and the influence of the Pacific Ocean, vineyards along the coast and as far inland as 200 miles in some areas enjoy the benefit of perfect wine growing conditions. Microclimates, local soil types and topography make the various wine regions of California ideal for growing different grape varietals including those found in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhone regions, various parts of Spain, Italy, and Australia. From the Sierra Mountains to Napa Valley and as far south as Temecula different grape varietals are planted and prosper throughout California’s vast grape producing regions.
Currently Califorinia has 94 AVA (American Viticultural Areas) with over 4500 grape growers producing an average of 2.7 Million tons.
| Wineries |
1,605 |
| Grape growers |
About 4,500 |
| Vineyards |
208.000 hectares |
| Crush |
2.7 million tons (2004) |
| Production |
2 billion liters (almost 3 billion bottles) per year. California is the fourth largest wine producer in the world, behind Italy, France and Spain. |
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