Santa Lucia Highlands AVA

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Santa Lucia Highlands AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1990[1]
Country USA
Part of California, Central Coast AVA, Monterey AVA
Total area 22,000 acres (8,903 ha)[2]
Size of planted vineyards 2,300 acres (931 ha)[3]
Grapes produced Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Syrah, Viognier[3]
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The Santa Lucia Highlands AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Monterey County, California. It is part of the larger Monterey AVA, and located in the Santa Lucia Mountains above the Salinas Valley. Over 2,300 acres (931 ha) of vineyards are planted in the AVA, some as high as 1,200 feet (366 m) above sea level, and over half of them planted to the Chardonnay grape. The region enjoys cool morning fog and breezes from Monterey Bay followed by warm afternoons thanks to direct southern exposures to the sun.[3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.139 Santa Lucia Highlands." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 25, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 25, 2008.
  3. ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Santa Lucia Highlands (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 25, 2008.
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