Salado Creek AVA

Salado Creek AVA (wine region)
Type American Viticultural Area
Year established 2004[1]
Country USA
Part of California
Total area 2,940 acres (1,190 ha)[2]
Size of planted vineyards 44 acres (18 ha)[3]
Grapes produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Viognier

The Salado Creek AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in northern Stanislaus County, California, near the town of Patterson. Most of the grapes grown in the AVA are produced into wine by KitFox Vineyards, using a custom crush facility in Lodi.[3]

References

  1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.163 Salado Creek." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.
  2. ^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 23, 2008.
  3. ^ a b Wine-searcher.com (2008). "Wines from Salado Creek". Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.