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Download or read book Wineries of Santa Clara Valley written by Bev Stenehjem and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2015-04-13 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Santa Clara Valley was the first premier wine production region in California. The valley's history of winemaking dates back to 1777, when Spanish padres founded Mission Santa Clara and planted their grape cuttings in order to make wine for religious purposes. Immigrants from around the world, following the American dream, were soon lured to the Santa Clara Valley for its rich soil and ideal growing climate. These immigrants brought centuries of winemaking traditions, passed down through the generations.