 The first Lake County vineyards were planted in the 1870's. By 1900 Lake County wines were winning awards in international competition, and the region was gaining a reputation for producing some of the world's greatest wines. Along came prohibition in 1920 and forced an end to Lake County wine production. Most of the vineyards were, over time, ripped out and replaced with pears, walnuts and other crops.
A re-emergence in Lake County's wine industry began in the 1960s when some visionary growers discovered the area's wine grape potential and began planting new vineyards. From about 100 acres in 1965 to over 5,000 acres today with growth to double in the next few years. Lake County's fine wines and quality fruit are rapidly regaining a reputation for producing excellent wines. Lake County wines are consistent award winners at major
wine competitions and have been enjoyed at the White House. For more information about Lake County's wine country see wineries below.
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Wineries
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