The Texas Davis Mountains AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas.[3] Surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert, the appellation takes advantage of cooler elevation and lower annual rainfall in the Davis Mountains. The land within the boundaries of the AVA ranges between 4,500 feet (1,372 m) and 8,300 feet (2,530 m) above sea level. The soil is primarily granitic, porphyritic, and volcanic in nature.[2] The hardiness zones are 7b and 8a.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1998[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Texas |
| Other regions in Texas | Bell Mountain AVA, Escondido Valley AVA, Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country AVA, Mesilla Valley AVA, Texas High Plains AVA, Texas Hill Country AVA, Texoma AVA |
| Climate region | Continental |
| Total area | 270,000 acres (422 sq mi)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 50 acres (0 km2)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc[2] |
Wineries
editChateau Wright Winery and Vineyard is located within the AVA on the Fort Davis scenic loop.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "§ 9.155 Texas Davis Mountains" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. July 10, 2008. Retrieved November 27, 2007.
- ^ a b c d "Texas Davis Mountains (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved November 15, 2007.
- ^ "The Wine Growing Regions of Texas". Go Texas Wine. Texas Department of Agriculture. 2006. Archived from the original on July 26, 2011. Retrieved December 16, 2007.