Mendocino_(AVA)

Mendocino AVA

Mendocino AVA

American Viticultural Area in California

Not to be confused with Mendocino County wine or Mendocino Ridge AVA.

The Mendocino AVA is an American Viticultural Area within the larger North Coast AVA. Several small AVAs are nested inside the Mendocino appellation and it roughly encompasses Mendocino County, California. The Mendocino AVA is known for the cultivation of Mediterranean climate grapes including Carignan, Charbono, Grenache, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel. Because of its cooler climate, the Anderson Valley is known for its Pinot noir and sparkling wine production. Many wineries in nearby Sonoma and Napa counties purchase Mendocino grapes to blend into wines labeled with other appellations.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "§ 9.93 Mendocino" (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.
  2. [2]
    "Mendocino (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on April 15, 2009. Retrieved January 7, 2008.


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