t may surprise a few to know that the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) was not in California, or even on the West Coast. In 1980, the 15-square-mile area of Augusta, Missouri, became the first official AVA—8 months before Napa Valley. The honor of becoming the first AVA was awarded to Augusta as much for its unique
First AVA in the USA
Dec 05, 2023
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