Grand River Valley AVA

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Grand River Valley AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1983[1]
Country USA
Part of Lake Erie AVA, Ohio
Total area 125,000 acres (50,586 ha)[2]
Grapes produced Cabernet Franc, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Niagara, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Vidal Blanc[3]
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The Grand River Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in portions of the Lake, Geauga, and Ashtabula counties of northeastern Ohio. The wine appellation includes all the land that is contained within the larger, multi-state Lake Erie AVA that is also within 2 miles (3.2 km) of the Grand River or 14 miles (22.5 km) of the shoreline of Lake Erie.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.87 Grand River Valley." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Feb. 5, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Feb. 1, 2008.
  3. ^ Appellation America (2007). "Grand River Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 5, 2008.
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