LAFAYETTE, CALIFORNIA — When most Bay Area residents hear “wine country,” they probably picture Napa, Sonoma, or maybe Livermore. They probably do not picture the hills behind Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda. They certainly don’t picture their neighbor’s backyard. But Lamorinda is, in fact, an officially recognized American Viticultural Area — an AVA — and a … Continue reading Lamorinda is Technically Wine Country. An Event This Week Celebrates That Surprising Fact.