McDowell Valley AVA
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Wine region | |
Type | American Viticultural Area |
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Year established | 1981, amended in 1987[1] |
Country | United States |
Part of | California, Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County, North Coast AVA |
Size of planted vineyards | 540 acres (2 km2)[2] |
Grapes produced | Grenache, Grenache gris, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon blanc, Souzao, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Zinfandel[2] |
No. of wineries | 1[2] |
The McDowell Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southeastern Mendocino County, California near Hopland. The wine appellation is located on sloped bench land at elevations as high as 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level that overlook the Russian River to the west. McDowell Valley is slightly cooler than the surrounding areas of Mendocino County. There is currently only one winery operating within the boundaries of the AVA, McDowell Valley Vineyards.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "§ 9.36 McDowell Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 7, 2008.
- ^ a b c d "McDowell Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved January 7, 2008.
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