|
|
| |
Facts and Articles on Parking
and Other Interesting Topics
|
TOPIC:
Food And Drink
TITLE: History of the Mendocino County Wine Industry
|
|
Article:
History of the Mendocino County Wine Industry by: Benjamin Bicais The history of wine production in Mendocino dates back to the mid 19th century. The first Europeans to settle in the region were Russian hunters and trappers. They made their living selling seal and otter pelts. The Gold Rush caused the population of the San Francisco Bay Area to expand dramatically. The local timber industry took off with the increase in demand for building supplies. The first grapes were grown during 1850s by failed gold prospectors. The wine produced during this era had a mainly local customer base due to the isolation of the region. In '1851
|
|
|
|
If you found "History of the Mendocino County Wine Industry"
interesting then check out our other :
Parking Facts and Other Articles |
| |
|
|
| |
|
|
| |
| |
