Growing Regions
Wine is classified both by the type of grape used to make it and the region where the grapes were grown. Official regions are determined by the government and are called appellations. In the U. S. an appellation is a state, county, or other legal geographic area. To be labeled with a specific U.S. appellation, 75% of the wine's grapes must come from the area. California law requires 100% of the grapes to be grown in the state for a wine to be labeled "California."
Wine is produced in more than 60 countries around the world. Some, like France and Italy, have been producing wine for centuries. Countries including New Zealand and the United States have a much shorter history, yet have quickly become international phenoms.
Growing Region Information:
California Coast
Sonoma County
Italy
Russian River
Australia