Anderson Valley AVA
Appelation that designates wine in Mendocino County, California, U.S. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anderson Valley is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in Anderson Valley in the western part of Mendocino County, California lying generally along the watershed of the Navarro River. The viticultural area was established on August 18, 1983 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by the Anderson Valley Appellation Committee proposing a viticultural area to be named "Anderson Valley." It encompasses about 57,600 acres (90 sq mi) with 600 acres (243 ha) of vineyards widely dispersed within its boundaries. It is known primarily for its Pinot noir and sparkling wine production.[1][6]
| Wine region | |
 Vineyard in Anderson Valley AVA | |
| Year established | 1983[1] |
|---|---|
| Years of wine industry | 172[1] |
| Part of | California, North Coast AVA, Mendocino County |
| Climate region | Region I & II[1] |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 40.68 in (1,033.27 mm)[2] |
| Total area | 57,600 acres (90 sq mi)[1] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 600 acres (243 ha)[1] |
| No. of vineyards | 100+[3] |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah[4] |
| Varietals produced | Alsatian varietals, Sparkling wine[4] |
| No. of wineries | 36[5] |
Lying 10 to 15 miles (16 to 24 km) from the Pacific Ocean, the AVA is prone to wide diurnal temperature variation of between 40 and 50 °F (22 and 28 °C). The valley often has long Indian summers.
Wineries in the AVA host an annual Alsatian wine festival where locally produced Riesling and Gewurztraminer wines are showcased.[7]
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