Lake County wine

Lake County wine

Infobox Wine Region
name = Lake County


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type = U.S. County
year = 1861
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country = USA
part of = California, North Coast AVA
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sub regions = Benmore Valley AVA, Clear Lake AVA, Guenoc Valley AVA, High Valley AVA, Red Hills Lake County AVA
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planted = convert|8800|acre|km2|0Appellation America (2007). [http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/Lake-County.html "Lake County: Appellation Description"] . Retrieved Jan. 21, 2008.]
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grapes = Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gamay Beaujolais, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Musque, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, Zinfandel
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Lake County wine is an appellation that designates wine made from grapes grown mostly in Lake County, California, located north of Napa County. Although each region within the county has unique viticultural attributes, all are influenced by Clear Lake, the largest inland body of water in the state of California. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted grape varietal, with Merlot a distant second.

American Viticultural Areas

Lake County includes five designated American Viticultural Areas:

Benmore Valley AVA

The Benmore Valley AVA was named for Benjamin Moore, a local 19th century cattle rustler. The valley is a high depression in the mountains of southwestern Lake County, and is much cooler than surrounding areas. There are no wineries located within the boundaries of the AVA, and most of the grapes produced there are sourced by Geyser Peak Winery.

Clear Lake AVA

Half of the area contained within the boundaries of Clear Lake AVA is Clear Lake, the largest body of freshwater in the state of California, and the namesake for the county. The moderating influence of the lake on the surrounding area results in a climate with less diurnal variation in temperature than surrounding areas. Clear Lake AVA is one of the coolest climates in California, which has led to success with grape varietals like Sauvignon Blanc.

Guenoc Valley AVA

Eastablished in 1981, Guenoc Valley AVA was the first American Viticultural Area designaion granted to an area with just a single winery. Guenoc Valley is a small inland valley comprising an alluvial fan of Arroyo Seco and Conejo Loam series soils isolated from surrounding areas by rocky ridges.

High Valley AVA

The High Valley AVA is located in the eastern part of thecounty. True to its name, the valley is situated on high elevations ranging from convert|1600|ft|m|-1 to convert|3000|ft|m|-1 in elevation. Red volcanic soils can be found on the hillsides while alluvial fans and benches on the valley floor provide well-drained beds for the vines.

Red Hills Lake County AVA

The Red Hills Lake County AVA lies along the southwestern shores of Clear Lake, separating Excelsior Valley to the east from Big Valley to the west. The hills lie at the foot of Mount Konocti, an extinct volcano. The terrain is rolling hills with elevations between convert|1400|ft|m|-1 and convert|3000|ft|m|-1 above sea level.

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