Carmel Valley AVA

Carmel Valley AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	1982^[1]
Country	USA
Part of	California, Central Coast AVA
Total area	19,200 acres (7,770 ha)^[2]
Size of planted vineyards	300 acres (121 ha)^[3]
Grapes produced	Aleatico, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Zinfandel^[3]
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The Carmel Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Monterey County, California, east of Carmel-by-the-Sea. The AVA is home to a number of wineries and vineyards, as well as the town of Carmel Valley Village. County Route G16 runs through the valley, and the Carmel River flows down the valley. The vineyards in the region are mostly located at 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level or higher, where coastal fog and wind play are less common.^[3]

[edit] See also

^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.58 Carmel Valley." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
^ ^a ^b ^c Appellation America (2007). "Carmel Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.