Wine region | |
Type | American Viticultural Area |
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Year established | 1981[1] |
Country | United States |
Part of | California, South Coast AVA |
Climate region | Mediterranean |
Total area | 9,000 acres (3,642 ha)[2] |
Grapes produced | Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier[3] |
The San Pasqual Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area in northern San Diego County, California. It is located in the San Pasqual Valley of the Peninsular Ranges, in Southern California.
San Pasqual Valley was the fourth wine region to be designated an American Viticultural Area when the AVA was created in 1981.[4] The AVA is encroached on by the cities of San Diego, Poway, and Escondido, resulting in relatively high land values but limited viticultural potential.[citation needed]