It's the perfect time to acknowledge all that California's vintners and growers bring to our lifestyle, economy and culinary pleasures. In honor of this annual celebration, here is some information about Napa Valley's place in our state's wine industry.
| Napa Valley | California | |
|---|---|---|
Number of Wineries |
475+ |
4,400+ |
First Vineyards Planted |
175 years ago |
250 years ago |
Annual Wine-Related Visitors |
3.3 million |
24 million |
People Working in the Wine Industry |
46,000 |
325,000 |
Total Acres Planted to Wine Grapes |
45,000 |
918,000 |
American Viticultural Areas Contained Within |
16 |
138 |
Learn more about California Wine Month, including listings for festivals, tastings and wine and food pairings taking place throughout the month.
California Wine Month
In 2012, the Napa Valley Vintners released an updated report on the value of the local wine industry.
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