You've heard of Napa, Sonoma and the Santa Cruz Mountains, among a plethora of other wine-growing regions around Northern California. These regions are known as AVAs, or "American Viticultural Areas." Now, there's a new one: the Contra Costa Viticultural Area.
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Contra Costa County-made wine has a new appellation — here’s what to know
You've heard of Napa, Sonoma and the Santa Cruz Mountains, among a plethora of other wine-growing regions around Northern California. These regions are known as AVAs, or "American Viticultural Areas." Now, there's a new one: the Contra Costa Viticultural Area.