Vineyards in Napa Valley. All Photos courtesy of the Wine Institute
Governor Jerry Brown decreed September “California Wine Month.” So start sipping.
Though Californians tend to celebrate local wines year-round, Governor Brown has declared September to be wine month. In his proclamation, the governor cites the many great things the wine industry brings to California, from the beauty of wine regions, the jobs created and revenue generated, to the industry’s commitment to sustainability. According to Gladys Horiuchi with the Wine Institute, this month “Is a way for people to really feel part of the harvest. You can get out to wineries and smell the grapes being crushed and be part of the excitement.”
Wondering about wines from Santa Clara or Livermore? Try over 60 wines from all over California on Saturday, Sept. 22nd at the Ferry Building.
To celebrate, California Wine Institute has organized a California Wines Road Trip main event this Saturday, September 22nd at the Ferry Building in San Francisco. If you’ve wanted to sample wines from the Sierra Foothills or Santa Barbara, this is great opportunity. There will be over 60 wines to taste, representing wineries from 14 regions around the state.