Holy Piedmont! Is this Italy?
This valley contains 81 Wineries and grows 26 different grapes. Currently, I'm just taking in the scenery. Originally planted by the French in 1850, but taken over by the Italian immigrants because of the similarities to great grape growing areas in Tuscany.
Montemaggiore is a charming winery to visit but you should call ahead if you wish to partake in a tasting. Located in Dry Creek Valley, this is a wonderful small organic winery making its mark. Lying 750 feet above the valley, the vineyards are steeply terraced on the eastern edge of the coast hugging the Pacific Ocean. The wine flavors are more of the Italian old world than the California jammy Syrah blends; therefore, flavors are of spice and oak.
