Russian settlers brought the Gravenstein to California in the mid-19th century. Its genetic roots run even deeper into the soils of northern Europe where it was likely developed a century earlier. In and around Sebastapol, California, in the heart of Sonoma County, schools, streets, even a highway, bear the name of the crisp, sweet and tart apple. These landmarks are evidence of the Gravenstein’s prominent place in the (agri)cultural and culinary history of the region.
Did you know that the Gravenstein is on the Slow Food USA Ark of Taste?
