September 23

September 23, 1981: San Pasqual Valley AVA was established. The valley is located in the city of San Diego’s northernmost section.

September 23, 2015: The movie Premiers Cru was released. The film follows a wine expert and sommelier who must assume the mantle of winemaker at his family’s historic and nearly-bankrupt vineyard, despite his utter lack of experience making wine.

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