Wine is as much a part of the California lifestyle as catching a wave, 在古老的红杉林中徒步旅行, or cruising in a convertible along the Golden State’s breathtaking coastline. 作为620人的家,000英亩的葡萄园, 100多种不同的葡萄品种, 和图4,800年酒庄, California produces more than 80 percent of the nation’s wine. That’s a major achievement that calls for a big celebration. Throughout the month of 9月ember—officially designated as 加州葡萄酒月—wineries from all over the state are hosting behind-the-scenes harvest tours, 节日, 葡萄跺, 烹饪经验, 和更多的.
You can also bring the harvest home with classic California recipes. 加州种植 has teamed up with California Wines and 访问加州 to create a free recipe e-book. Sign up for 访问加州's weekly travel inspiration e-newsletter 你会得到一份免费的 加州招牌菜 to Celebrate 加州葡萄酒月, featuring classic California dishes like Avocado Salad with Hidden Valley Ranch-Style Dressing, and 的 Best Strawberry Shortcake inspired by the famous version served at Boccali’s Pizza in 奥吉.
Whether you’re strolling the urban wineries along the 中半岛葡萄酒之旅 in 圣卡洛斯，学习如何 收获葡萄 in 纳帕谷，或在酒吧里享受私人品酒 安德森谷 在 北海岸 region, there are dozens of events and experiences planned all over the state.
让你开始你的 加州葡萄酒月 冒险, here are some excellent ways to celebrate—along with tips for bringing home the excitement of harvest. (To view the full calendar of 加州葡萄酒月 events and activities, go to 发现加州葡萄酒.)
来一次幕后之旅吧
头 达顿庄园酒庄 in 塞巴斯托波 on Fridays and Saturdays during 9月ember for free Crushpad旅游 and watch behind-the-scenes harvest happenings from vine to tank. 的 Duttons have farmed in 索诺玛县 for six generations, and that proud legacy shines through 在ir celebrated Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays.
爱上巴贝拉吧
的 巴贝拉节 返回 Amador县 9月. 9 at Terra d'Oro酒厂 在普利茅斯. 更多的 than 50 wineries from across California will pour samples of Barbera—the region’s signature red variety—in a beautiful outdoor setting as festivalgoers enjoy live music and Barbera-friendly food made by local chefs.
学习洛迪规则
Acampo的 默许酒厂 & 葡萄园, a specialist in Rhône-style white wines, is offering a 收获葡萄园之旅，品尝，和午餐 9月2日至16日. 的 educational experience highlights the winery’s sustainable and regenerative vineyard and winemaking practices, 这跟 洛迪 Rules-California O.G. 可持续葡萄酒种植计划.
获得技术
加入 鹿跃酒窖 in 纳帕 9月. 16岁 Marcus Notaro的技术之旅 & 收获的午餐. Winemaker Marcus Notaro and his team will lead guests through tactical winemaking processes that demonstrate the intricacies and challenges of the annual harvest. Afterward, chill with an alfresco lunch paired with Stag’s Leap’s iconic Cabernet Sauvignon wines.
为葡萄举杯
带全家一起去葡萄日公园 埃斯孔迪多 9月. 9分 埃斯孔迪多葡萄节. 的 free festival in San Diego County dates back to 1908 and includes grape stomping, 本地葡萄酒品鉴, 食品摊贩, 古董农机, 孩子们的游戏, 还有现场音乐.
摇一摇加州葡萄酒鸡尾酒
Raise a toast to 加州葡萄酒月 with a California 75 cocktail or Peach Frosé from the 加州招牌菜 食谱电子书(在这里注册). 的 California 75 combines sparkling wine, dry vermouth, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. 的 Peach Frosé is a frozen cocktail featuring fresh peach slices, California Rosé, and orange juice.
亲自动手
9月. 9, Groth葡萄园 & 酒庄 奥克维尔举办 从水果到葡萄酒:收获的魔力. Walk the vineyard with Director of Winegrowing Ted Henry to gather grapes, then head back to the winery to evaluate their ripeness and estimate a potential harvest date. 的 tour finishes with a visit to the crushpad and cellar to taste the first juice of the vintage.
看电影
Spread out a picnic blanket and catch a flick under the stars at Viansa 酒庄的 索诺玛山谷. 9月. 酿酒厂将举办一场酒会 露天的筛选 of 瓶冲击—the story of the California wine industry’s early days and the famous “Judgment of Paris” tasting—on Viansa’s scenic hilltop terrace. Tickets include a glass of wine and freshly popped popcorn. Cheese and charcuterie boxes will be available for purchase.
为慈善事业募捐
的 索诺玛县葡萄酒拍卖会 周末又到了九月. 14-16酒商晚宴 索诺玛县，一个不能错过的聚会 罗德尼斯特朗葡萄园和现场拍卖活动 La Crema Estate at Saralee 's Vineyard这些都是为了帮助索诺玛县的非营利组织. Up for bid this year are rare wines and bucket-list vacations, along with incredible wine and 烹饪经验 in 索诺玛县 and around the world.
培养新的爱好
与酿酒师见面交流 泰梅库拉谷碾压 9月. 主持人: Monte De Oro酒厂 in 泰梅库拉. 的 walk-around tasting showcases wines from more than 30 award-winning producers from this Inland Empire hub, 还有当地餐饮商提供的美味佳肴.
告别夏天
Celebrate the season’s end and the start of 加州葡萄酒月 at 托宾詹姆斯 酒庄的 帕索罗伯斯. 的 夏日狂欢结束 9月. 9 will feature limited-release wines, plus local wine country cuisine 还有现场音乐 by MoFunk.
美酒佳肴
9月. 23 in 圣路易斯奥比斯波县, enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres and a multi-course dinner at 在葡萄藤上用餐, held at the ONX Estate Vineyard, located 在 Templeton Gap District of the 帕索罗伯斯 AVA. 厨师艾米·罗宾逊 享乐主义者圣巴巴拉 会准备饭菜, which includes a whipped ricotta and marinated zucchini with toasted focaccia, 韭菜酸菜烩饭, 还有味噌红烧牛颊, 搭配ONX团队的葡萄酒. Artist Kailee Collar will also be doing a live painting during the event. 票价为199美元/人.
