Spring Mountain District AVA

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Spring Mountain District AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1993[1]
Country USA
Part of California, Napa County, Napa Valley AVA
Total area 8,600 acres (35 km²)[2]
Varietals produced Black Muscat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Lemberger, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Valdiguie, Zinfandel
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The Spring Mountain District AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the Napa Valley AVA in California. The appellation sits on steep terraces of the Mayacamas Mountains in the northwestern portion of Napa Valley. Most of the vineyards in the district are situated 400 feet (122 m) to 2,600 feet (792 m) above sea level. At a higher elevation than the valley floor, Spring Mountain AVA is not as susceptible to fog, but does catch afternoon wind originating from San Pablo Bay.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.143 Spring Mountain District." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Spring Mountain District (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.
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