Hames Valley AVA

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Hames Valley AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1994[1]
Country USA
Part of California, Central Coast AVA, Monterey AVA
Total area 10,240 acres (4,144 ha)[2]
Size of planted vineyards 2,000 acres (809 ha)[3]
Grapes produced Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Teroldego[3]
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The Hames Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Monterey County, California. It is part of the larger Monterey AVA, and is located at the southern end of the Salinas Valley in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Range. The soil in the valley is shale and loam, and the climate is slightly warmer than other regions of Monterey. In addition to Bordeaux varietals, traditional Port grapes such as Tinta Cao and Touriga Nacional are grown in the valley.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.147 Hames Valley." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 23, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Hames Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
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