Tag: wineries
Book tells history of South Valley wineries
In Santa Clara Valley, there’s a long history of growing wine grapes, some of the oldest in the country. Wine historian Charles Sullivan stated that “the Santa Clara Valley is the birthplace of premium wine grapes in California.” In fact, our local wine history predates some of the notable and prestigious areas in California. In her new book “Wineries of Santa Clara Valley,” local author Bev Stenehjem tells the wine history of the Santa Clara Valley through a series of photographs that document 14 families through a span of 150 years.
County to address winery rules
An comprehensive series of monthly meetings aimed at balancing the practical needs of an evolving wine industry will begin to culminate this Thursday.
