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Amador County Wine Grape Growers Association, Inc.Mission Statement:The mission of the Amador County Winegrape Growers Association is to promote Amador County winegrapes to grape buyers. To support this mission, the Association provides information and education to members and supports research in viticulture applicable to Amador County. "Amador County Wine Grape Growers have been growing premium wine grapes in the historic gold country of the Sierra Foothills for over 140 years" Premium Varietals Amador County is well known for its Zinfandel grapes dating back to 1856. The ideal growing conditions within the County have allowed for the wine grape industry to become quite diversified. The Amador County Wine Grape Growers’ Association has more than 125 members growing more than 30 different varietals of grapes. Amador County vineyards are now also producing world-class Rhone, Italian and Port varietals. For a lists and further information on the more than 30 varietals grown in the Amador County Appellation go to our grapes page.Appellation and Terrain As diverse as the varietals planted, so are the conditions in which they are grown. The elevation of Amador Vineyards ranges from 250 feet in the western foothills to 2900 feet in the east. Daytime temperatures in the summer range from the eighties to over one hundred degrees.
For Amador County Tourist information, go to our Links page where we feature downloadable guides to Amador Wineries, Restaurants, Lodging and links to local Attractions. Medal Winning Vineyards The premium wines that are produced from Amador County grapes are medal winners many times over and are gaining major recognition throughout the wine industry. Amador County’s wine grape industry is flourishing with a substantial amount of new acreage planted each year. For a list of our growers and the wine grapes we grow visit our Growers page. The Wineries The wineries and tasting rooms in the region continue to flourish as well. Amador County is now home to at least 25 wineries. Amador County wine grapes are also used in premium wines made by well-known wineries throughout California. For information about the wineries and tasting rooms in Amador County go to our Links page for a downloadable Amador Wineries Tour Guide. Look for a taste of "Amador" in your next glass of wine! |
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Delta breezes and mountains to the east provide significant nighttime
cooling. Shenandoah Valley Vineyards are planted on mostly Sierra-Ahwanee
soil. Vineyards in the southeastern part of the county are planted
on Pentz-pardee soil, while the eastern most plantings are on Aiken
soil. The dominant vegetation throughout the area is grassland and
hundred year old oak trees which attest to the fertile soils. 
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Box 718
Plymouth, CA 95669
Phone (209)231-4318