Diamond Mountain District AVA
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| Diamond Mountain District AVA (Wine Region) | |
| Appellation type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2001[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | California, Napa County, Napa Valley AVA |
| Total area | 5,000 acres (20 km²)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 500 acres (2 km²)[2] |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc |
The Diamond Mountain District AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in California's Mayacamas Mountains in the northeast portion of the Napa Valley AVA. The appellation sits at a higher elevation than most of Napa Valley's wine region, resulting in less cool fog coming in from San Pablo Bay, and more direct exposure to sunlight. The soil of this AVA is volcanic and very porous which allows it to cool down quickly despite the increased sunlight.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.166 Diamond Mountain District." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.
- ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Diamond Mountain District (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.
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