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Appelation that designates wine in Mendocino County, California, U.S.

Anderson Valley
Wine region
Vineyard in Anderson Valley AVA
Year established1983
Years of wine industry172
Part ofCalifornia, North Coast AVA, Mendocino County
Climate regionRegion I & II
Precipitation (annual average)40.68 in (1,033.27 mm)
Total area57,600 acres (90 sq mi)
Size of planted vineyards600 acres (243 ha)
No. of vineyards100+
Grapes producedChardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah
Varietals producedAlsatian varietals, Sparkling wine
No. of wineries36

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.

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.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Anderson Valley Viticultural Area" (27 CFR Part 9 Final Rule). Federal Register. 48 (161). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 37369–37371. October 18, 1983.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. "The Anderson Valley Viticultural Area" (27 CFR Part 9 Notice No. 4611 Proposed). Federal Register. 48 (65). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 14394–14396. April 4, 1983.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. "Anderson Valley Vineyards". Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association. 2024.
  4. ^ "Anderson Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
  5. "Anderson Valley Wineries". Anderson Valley Winegrowers Association. 2024.
  6. "Viticultural Area Petition Anderson Valley". TTB.gov. Anderson Valley Appellation Committee. July 26, 1982.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  7. Lin, Rebecca (2014). "AVA Focus: Anderson Valley". California Wine Advisors.

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