The Anderson Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area centered on the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, California. It is known primarily for its Pinot noir and sparkling wine production.
| Wine region | |
 Vineyard in Anderson Valley AVA | |
| Year established | 1983[1][2] |
|---|---|
| Grapes produced | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay[3] |
| Varietals produced | Alsatian varietals (Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot gris)[1] |
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.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Lin, Rebecca (2014). "AVA Focus: Anderson Valley". California Wine Advisors.
- ^ "§9.86 Anderson Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved May 6, 2020.|
- ^ a b "Anderson Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
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