Wine region | |
Type | American Viticultural Area |
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Year established | 1983, amended in 1987[1] |
Country | United States |
Part of | California, Clarksburg AVA |
Total area | 5,000 acres (2,023 ha)[2] |
Grapes produced | Chardonnay[3] Chenin Blanc |
The Merritt Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Yolo County, California. Part of the larger Clarksburg AVA, Merritt Island is a 5,000 acres (2,023 ha) island in the Sacramento River Delta. The island is surrounded by Elk Slough, Sutter Slough, and the Sacramento River. The island soil is a very fertile and rich loam. Cool breezes and fog arriving from the nearby San Francisco Bay create a cool maritime climate. Most grapes grown on Merritt Island are used in blends with grapes from other parts of the state.[3] Merritt Island is administered under Reclamation District 150.[4][5][6]