St. Helena AVA

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St. Helena AVA (Wine Region)
Appellation type American Viticultural Area
Year established 1995[1]
Country USA
Part of California, Napa County, Napa Valley AVA
Total area 9,000 acres (36 km²)[2]
Varietals produced Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot
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The St. Helena AVA (or Saint Helena AVA) is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley, centered around the town of St. Helena, California. The appellation covers 9,000 acres (3,642 ha) along the flat narrow land towards the northern end of the valley between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains. Charles Krug, considered by many to be the father of Napa Valley wine, opened his Charles Krug Winery here in 1861.[2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.149 St. Helena." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.
  2. ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "St. Helena (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.
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