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It's California Wine Month: How Will You Celebrate?

The whole month of September is dedicated to California wines–what local wineries deserve some recognition?

Did you know Gov. Jerry Brown proclaimed September to be California Wine Month? Well, he did and you can celebrate with a glass of pinot or a local wine tour. It's only right.

California has been known for its favorable climate for growing grapes, especially regions in Northern California like Napa and Sonoma (). But Southern California is earning its own name in the wine industry, with places like Temecula and even our hidden rural town of Ramona!

According to WineInstitute.org, California consisted of almost half of all U.S. wineries with 3,364 total. The site also states that California produces an average of 90 percent of total U.S. wine production, so it's only fair we have a whole month dedicated to the fermented grape juice.

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Ramonans can get their wine fix at any of the wineries in town, like Woof'n Rose, Schwaesdall, Salerno, Pamo Valley and Edwards Vineyard and Cellars, to name a few.

If you feel like traveling a little bit north, Temecula is having their annual wine event, CRUSH: Temecula Valley 3rd Annual Wine & Culinary Showcase, a multi-winery harvest festival with wine, food and live music on Sept. 15.

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So tell us, how do you plan to celebrate California Wine Month in our ever-growing wine country?


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