Sonoma Mountain AVA

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Sonoma Mountain AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1985[1]
Country USA
Part of California, North Coast AVA, Northern Sonoma AVA, Sonoma County, Sonoma Valley AVA
Total area 5,000 acres (20 km²)
Grapes produced Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Gris, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Zinfandel[2]
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The Sonoma Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, USA. It is centered on the Sonoma Mountain landform in the Sonoma Mountains. The appellation includes the town of Glen Ellen, California and is bordered on the west by the Sonoma Valley AVA. The area is known for the diverse micro-climates that occur within the crevices and folds of the hillside terrain and as such is home to production for a wide range of varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Zinfandel.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.102 Sonoma Mountain." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
  2. ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Sonoma Mountain (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.

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