The Anderson Valley AVA is an
American Viticultural Area
An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States, providing an official appellation for the mutual benefit of winery, wineries and consumers. Winemakers frequently want their consumers to know abo ...
centered on the
Anderson Valley in
Mendocino County, California. It is known primarily for its
Pinot noir
Pinot Noir () is a red-wine grape variety of the species ''Vitis vinifera''. The name may also refer to wines created predominantly from pinot noir grapes. The name is derived from the French language, French words for ''pine'' and ''black.' ...
and
sparkling wine production. Lying from the
Pacific Ocean, the AVA is prone to wide
diurnal temperature variation of between . The valley frequently has long
Indian summers. Wineries in the AVA host an annual
Alsatian wine festival where locally produced
Riesling and
Gewurztraminer wines are showcased.
See also
*
Mendocino County wine
References
American Viticultural Areas
American Viticultural Areas of California
American Viticultural Areas of Mendocino County, California
1983 establishments in California
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