Rutherford AVA

Rutherford AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	1993^[1]
Country	USA
Part of	California, Napa County, Napa Valley AVA
Total area	6,650 acres (27 km²)^[2]
Varietals produced	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel^[3]
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The Rutherford AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA and centered around the town of Rutherford, California. The area is known for its unique terroir particularly with its Cabernet Sauvignon. The well drained soil of this area is composition of gravel, loam and sand with volcanic deposits and marine sediments from the Franciscan Assemblage. The appellation accounts for only 6,650 acres (27 km²) in the center of Napa Valley but has been home to some of the regions most historic and world renowned wineries such as Beaulieu Vineyards and Inglenook Winery.^[3]

[edit] References

^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.133 Rutherford." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.
^ Calwineries (2007). "Rutherford Climate". Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.
^ ^a ^b Appellation America (2007). "Rutherford (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.