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Wine appellation · CA

Winters Highlands

The Winters Highlands appellation was established in 2023 and covers 5,418 acres across Solano, Yolo.

Established2023
Area5,418 acres · 8 sq miles
CountiesSolano, Yolo
Federal listing27 CFR 9.290
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How it came to be

Recognised by the federal government on petition by Berryessa Gap Vineyards.

5,418 acres


The boundary, as written into law

Every American wine appellation is defined in federal regulations by walking the boundary landmark by landmark. The official description of this one begins:

Boundary. The Winters Highlands viticultural area is located in portions of Solano and Yolo Counties, California. The boundary of the Winters Highlands viticultural area is as follows: (1) The boundary begins on the Winters map at the intersection of Putah Creek Road and Wintu Way. From the beginning point, proceed southeasterly along Wintu Way, crossing onto the Allendale map, to the terminus of Wintu Way; then (2)...

Boundary traced by the UC Davis Library from the official descriptions in federal regulation, and released under an open licence. Smoothed for manufacturing. Decorative use only, not for legal boundary determination.