Chalk Hill AVA
The Chalk Hill AVA is an
volcanic soil of chalky white ash which has shown itself to perform well with planting of white wine varietals like Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc. The majority of the region's wineries are located on the western slopes of the Mayacamas Mountains.[2]
Geography and climate
The boundaries of the Chalk Hill AVA cover 33 square miles (85 km2) of land within the northeast corner of Russian River AVA. Many of the region's 1,600
Harvest time often takes place in September while harvest in the surrounding regions usually takes place in October.[3]
The area takes its name from the "chalky" white soils of the region. However the soils themselves do not contain any chalk but rather are composed of a mixture of
fertile and are able to restrain vigor in the vines.[3]
References
- ^ "§ 9.52 Chalk Hill" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Chalk Hill (AVA): Appellation Description". Appellation America. 2008. Archived from the original on February 11, 2009. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
- ^ ISBN 0-7513-3740-4
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