Texas Davis Mountains AVA
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| Texas Davis Mountains AVA (Wine Region) | |
| Appellation type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1998[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Texas |
| Total area | 270,000 acres (1,093 km²)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 50 acres (0 km²)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc |
The Texas Davis Mountains AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the Trans-Pecos region of West Texas.[3] Surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert, the appellation takes advantage of cooler elevation and higher annual rainfall in the Davis Mountains. The land within the boundaries of the AVA ranges between 4,500 feet (1,372 m) and 8,300 feet (2,530 m) above sea level. The soil is primarily granitic, porphrytic, and volcanic in nature.[2]
[edit] Wineries
Only one commercial winery has ever been operated in the Texas Davis Mountains AVA since its creation in 1998: Pleasant Hill Winery.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.155 Texas Davis Mountains." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Nov. 15, 2007.
- ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Texas Davis Mountains (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Nov. 15, 2007.
- ^ The Wine Growing Regions of Texas. Texas Wine / Texas Dept. of Agriculture (2006). Retrieved on 2007-12-16.
- ^ List of Wineries by County. Wine Society of Texas (2006). Retrieved on 2007-12-16.
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