40th AVA Celebration

Event Type: Seminar, Tasting

Event Date: 11/12/2023

Location: Balletto Vineyards, 5700 Occidental Rd., Santa Rosa

In 1983, the Sonoma County wine growing regions of Carneros, Chalk Hill, Dry Creek Valley, Knights Valley, and Russian River Valley/Green Valley all received designation read more

AVA American Viticultural Areas Carneros Chalk Hill Dry Creek Valley Knights Valley Russian River Valley Green Valley

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