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grapes
Explore the year-long growing cycle of California grapes – from dormancy and pruning beginning in December to availability in stores in May through January.
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Grown By Families
For Families
Featured Table Grape recipes
San Joaquin Sangria
Anytime is a great time to go with grapes from California, especially cocktail hour. Bursting with fresh flavor – and juice – and pairing well with a variety of cocktail garnishes, grapes are an exceptional addition to glasses spiked with vodka, gin, tequila, or rum.
Margaret’s Special Grape Pie
California’s fresh grape farmers enjoy their product as much as anyone. The tradition of family farming brings a strong sense of stewardship to their work as each generation learns a respect for the land, for the art of growing fresh grapes, and for the traditions handed down through the years. This traditional recipe comes from Margaret Zaninovich, whose family has been growing fresh grapes in California for 100 years.
Korean Barbeque-Spiced Flank Steak and Grape Skewers
Skewers are a quick and easy option for holiday entertaining…and with grapes there’s no cutting, chopping or special preparation required making them an easy choice for skewers.
Grape Tuxedo Bites, 3 Ways
Dipped in chocolate or caramel and rolled in nuts or candy topping, these grape tuxedo bites will be the hit of any party this holiday season!
Ham Steak with Quick Grape Pan Sauce
In just minutes, transform leftover ham into gourmet deliciousness with a California grape pan sauce.
• • • • • • • 21 WAYS TO USE CALIFORNIA GRAPES
Enliven the menu, elevate the fun, and accent the plate this holiday season with these 21 ways to go with grapes from California.
GRAPES & HEALTH • • • • • • •
No matter what is being served this holiday season, go with grapes from California for a whole bunch of healthy.
• • • • • • • NEW DOWNLOADABLE COOKBOOKS • • • • • • •
A collection of cookbooks featuring grapes from California.
THIS IS A STORY ABOUT
California
Explore the extraordinary California table grape landscape
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Since the commission was created in 1967, California grape growers have shown support to the communities where they live and work through community outreach.
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ABOUT California TABLE GRAPES
Californians have been cultivating grapes for more than two centuries. Today, 99 percent of U.S. table grapes are produced in California's warm, dry climate that is ideal for grape growing. With more than 85 grape varieties grown, California grapes come in three colors—green, red and black—and are in season from May through January.
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