Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA

Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year establishedNovember, 2012 [1]
Years of wine industry1855-present
CountryUnited States
Other regions in vicinitySonoma Valley AVA
Precipitation (annual average)45 to 50 inches
Soil conditionsVolcanic, gravelly loam
Total area4,750 Acres
Size of planted vineyards230 Acres
Varietals producedCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and more

The Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County.[1] It is located at the top of Pine Mountain, at the Northern end of the Mayacamas Range, which separates the Napa and Sonoma growing regions. The AVA, which rises between 1600 feet at its lowest point to 2600 feet at its highest, is one of the highest grape growing regions in California.[2]

  1. ^ a b "§9.220 Pine Mountain-Cloverdale Peak" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved November 20, 2012.
  2. ^ Bussewitz, Cathy (November 11, 2011). "Pine Mountain becomes 14th viticultural area in Sonoma County". The Press Democrat.