Winters Highlands AVA

In cooperation with and on behalf of wine grape growers nestled in the foothills west of Winters, Berryessa Gap has begun the process of establishing the Winters Highlands California AVA.  An AVA, or "Approved Viticulture Area," with distinct growing conditions and production of fine, expressive, high quality wines.

LETTER OF PETITION
“ALCOHOL AND TOBACCO TAX AND TRADE BUREAU REGULATIONS DIVISION
1310 G STREET, NW, ROOM 200-E
WASHINGTON, DC 20220
27 SEPTEMBER 2020

"This petition is a formal request for establishing an American Viticulture Area (AVA) named as Winters Highlands California (CA), located in Yolo County, CA. This proposed AVA covers 11.4 square miles (or 7296 acres), with 134 acres established vineyards and additional 20 acres that are planned to be planted..."