Cresta Blanca Winery
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heringermr
N 37° 37.390 W 121° 45.380
10S E 609749 N 4164733
California Historical Landmark #586
Waymark Code: WM8Z7A
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2010
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Here Charles A. Wetmore planted his vineyard in 1882. The Cresta Blanca wine he made from its fruit won for California the first International Award, the highest honor at the 1889 Paris Exposition, first bringing assurance to California wine growers that they could grow wines comparable to the finest in the world.
Marker Number: 586.00
Marker Name: CRESTA BLANCA WINERY
County: Alameda
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 06/15/1957
Location:
5050 Arroyo Rd across from Veterans Hospital, S of Livermore
Website: [Web Link]
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