Lake County wine

Lake County
Wine region
TypeCounty appellation
Years of wine industry154
CountryUnited States
Part ofNorth Coast AVA
Other regions in North Coast AVANapa County, Sonoma County, Marin County, Mendocino County, Solano County
Sub-regionsBenmore Valley AVA, Big Valley District-Lake County AVA, Clear Lake AVA, Guenoc Valley AVA, High Valley AVA, Kelsey Bench-Lake County AVA, Long Valley-Lake County AVA, Red Hills Lake County AVA, Upper Lake Valley AVA[1][2]
Precipitation (annual average)20–80 inches (508–2,032 mm)[3]
Soil conditionsVolcanic origin, gravel, sand, tephra and obsidian[4]
Total area219,000 acres (342 sq mi)
Size of planted vineyards11,307 acres (4,576 ha)[5]
Grapes producedCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Muscat blanc, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Sauvignon blanc, Sémillon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, Zinfandel[5]

Lake County wine designates wine made from grapes grown mostly in Lake County, California. The region is located north of Napa County and east of Mendocino County. Although each region within Lake County has unique viticultural attributes, many are influenced by Clear Lake, the largest inland body of water in California.

With 11,307 acres (4,576 ha) acres of vineyards[5] planted at elevations ranging from 1,370 feet (Clear Lake's level) to 2,640 feet,[6][7] Lake County enjoys a reputation for bright, concentrated red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel, and fresh, aromatic whites made from Sauvignon blanc.[4]

  1. ^ "Lake County Appellations". Lake County Winegrape Growers. Archived from the original on December 30, 2019. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
  2. ^ "Establishment of the Big Valley District-Lake County and Kelsey Bench-Lake County Viticultural Areas, and Modification of the Red Hills Lake County Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9, 78 FR 60686 [Docket No. TTB–2013–0003; T.D.TTB–118; Ref: Notice No. 134] RIN 1513–AB99 Final Rule). Federal Register. 78 (191). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): 60686–60690. October 2, 2013. Archived from the original on September 15, 2020. Retrieved May 9, 2020.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ "Establishment of the Red Hills Lake County Viticultural Area (2001R-330P)" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. TTB—15; Re: ATF Notice No. 961] RIN 1513–AA33 Final Rule). Federal Register. 69 (132): 41750–41755. July 12, 2004. Archived from the original on June 18, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2024.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  4. ^ a b "Lake County Wine". Wine Searcher. Archived from the original on May 13, 2024. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c Cite error: The named reference 2023 Grape Acreage Report was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  6. ^ "Lake County Terroir". Lake County Winegrape Commission. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.
  7. ^ "The Elevation Effect". Lake County Winegrape Commission. Archived from the original on May 11, 2024. Retrieved June 2, 2024.