California Shenandoah Valley Wineries
American Viticultural Area

This print by artist Kerne Erickson depicts a beautiful sunset from the magnificent Terra d'Oro estate located in the California Shenandoah Valley AVA. Located 48 miles east of Sacramento and 80 miles to the west of Lake Tahoe and part of the much larger Sierra Foothills AVA, the California Shenandoah Valley AVA became an AVA in 1983, has over 2,000 planted acres. Although best known for Zinfandel, the region also produces Moscato, Pinot Grigio, Barbera, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne, Rousanne, Petite Sirah and Tempranillo. This region's volcanic soils are primarily sandy clay loam and are derived from decomposed granite.
Wineries and vineyards include: Helwig Vineyards & Winery, Dillian Wines, Shenandoah Vineyards, Andis Wines, Iron Hub Winery, Villa Toscano Winery, Villa Toscano Winery, Cooper Vineyards, Deaver Vineyards, Renwood Winery, Amador 360, Dobra Zemlja Winery, Karmere Vineyards & Winery, Jeff Runquist Wines, Bella Piazza Winery, Young's Vineyard, Borjon Winery, Bray Winery and Story Winery.