Merritt Island AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1983, amended in 1987[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | California, Clarksburg AVA |
| Total area | 5,000 acres (2,023 ha)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay[3] |
The Merritt Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Yolo County, California. Part of the larger Clarksburg AVA, Merritt Island is a 5,000 acres (2,023 ha) island in the Sacramento River Delta. The island is surrounded by Elk Slough, Sutter Slough, and the Sacramento River. The island soil is a very fertile and rich loam. Cool breezes and fog arriving from the nearby San Francisco Bay create a cool maritime climate. Most grapes grown on Merritt Island are used in blends with grapes from other parts of the state.[3]
References
- ↑ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.68 Merritt Island." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9—American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.
- ↑ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 23, 2008.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Appellation America (2007). "Merritt Island (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.