Lime Kiln Valley AVA
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| Lime Kiln Valley AVA (Wine Region) | |
| Appellation type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1982, amended 1987[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | California, Central Coast AVA, Cienega Valley AVA, San Benito AVA |
| Total area | 2,300 acres (931 ha)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Mourvedre, Zinfandel[3] |
The Lime Kiln Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the larger Cienega Valley AVA in San Benito County, California. This appellation spans 2,300 acres (931 ha) and was granted AVA status in 1982. The soil in the region is composed of foundations of limestone and dolomite with sandy, gravelly loam above. The area has a wide diurnal temperature variation of up to 50 °F (10 °C), with daytime temperatures in 85 °F (29 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C) range during the summer growing seasons. The AVA is home to old vine Mourvedre plantings.[3]
[edit] References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.27 Lime Kiln 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. 23, 2008.
- ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Lime Kiln Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
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