Howell Mountain AVA

Howell Mountain AVA
Wine region
A red blend from Howell Mountain
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1983, amended 1987[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofNapa Valley AVA
Other regions in Napa Valley AVAAtlas Peak AVA, Calistoga AVA, Chiles Valley AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, Los Carneros AVA, Mt. Veeder AVA, Coombsville AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, Oakville AVA, Rutherford AVA, Spring Mountain District AVA, St. Helena AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, Wild Horse Valley AVA, Yountville AVA
Total area14,000 acres (57 km2)[2]
Size of planted vineyards600 acres (2 km2)[2]
Varietals producedCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel

The Howell Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA of California.

  1. ^ "§ 9.94 Howell Mountain" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved November 5, 2010.
  2. ^ a b "Howell Mountain (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2007.