Sebastopol, CA, about an hour's drive north of San Francisco, is known ass the Gravenstein capital of the US. The entire area, positioned in Sonoma County about 20 minutes from the ocean, once was all Gravenstein orchards as far as the eye could see. At the family property, we still have dozens of Gravenstein's planted by my great grandfather. You can still see Gravenstein orchards dotting the countryside, but sadly, many are being uprooted to make way for more profitable vineyards. I do know what you mean about the flavor, texture, and blossom aroma. Nothing beats a Gravenstein. Nothing!

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