Redwood Valley AVA

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name = Redwood Valley AVA


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type = American Viticultural Area
year = 1996 [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=bff700d0bbb2a632948b70fe7e91d7d4;rgn=div5;view=text;node=27%3A1.0.1.1.7;idno=27;cc=ecfr#27:1.0.1.1.7.3.41.133 Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.153 Redwood Valley."] Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 21, 2008.]
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country = USA
part of = California, Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County, North Coast AVA
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grapes = Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Charbono, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Valdiguie, Viognier, ZinfandelAppellation America (2007). [http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/Redwood-Valley.html "Redwood Valley (AVA): Appellation Description"] . Retrieved Jan. 21, 2008.]
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The Redwood Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Mendocino County, California. The earliest vineyards were planted in the valley by Italian immigrants in the 19th century. The valley sits at an elevation that is convert|200|ft|m|0 higher than the surrounding area. It is cooler in climate and requires a later harvest for grapes to achieve ripeness.

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