Sierra Foothills

The Sierra Foothills AVA (established in 1987) is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the state of California in the United States. Wine grapes were introduced to the area in the nineteenth century during the California Gold Rush. Over 100 wineries are located within the boundaries of the AVA. The Sierra Foothills AVA contains portions of eight California counties: Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, M... more
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