Potter Valley AVA
The Potter Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in northern Mendocino County, California centered on town of Potter Valley. The appellation is found east of the Redwood Valley AVA and has an elevation of around 200 feet (61 m) higher than surrounding areas. The influence of the nearby Eel River watershed has created conditions conducive to the production of botrytized wines - especially Riesling, Sauvignon blanc and Semillon.[2]
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1983[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County, North Coast AVA |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,000 acres (4 km2)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel[2] |
Wine grape growers in Potter Valley include McFadden and Todd Family Farms.
See also
References
- "§ 9.82 Potter Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
- "Potter Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on October 14, 2008. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
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