California Wine Regions

California Appellations

When it comes to world-class wine grape growing, California has what it takes. Nearly 1,500 miles of Pacific coastline, several mountain ranges and a Mediterranean climate provide warm, dry days, cool evenings and a luxuriously long growing season. There are 89 distinct American Viticultural Areas within California's five major regions.

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