Howell Mountain AVA
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The Howell Mountain AVA is an
Location
The AVA is located in the
History
Prior to
Designated an AVA in 1983 due to research predominantly done by Bill Smith formerly of La Jota and later W. H. Smith Wines, Howell Mountain was the first sub-appellation within Napa Valley AVA. Most vineyards in the Howell Mountain AVA are planted between 1,400 feet (430 m) and 2,200 feet (670 m) above sea level, well above the elevations in Napa Valley that are most affected by the cool fog and winds from San Pablo Bay. The mountain does get cool breezes directly from the Pacific Ocean, and the relatively high elevations result in a cooler climate than on the valley floor. The soil in the appellation is volcanic with excellent drainage.[2]
References
38°35′N 122°27′W / 38.58°N 122.45°W[4]
- ^ "§ 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.
- ^ a b c d "Howell Mountain (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2007.
- ISBN 0-19-860990-6.
- ^ "Who's Who on Howell Mountain". Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association. Retrieved Nov 5, 2010.
External links
- Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association Retrieved Nov. 5, 2010.
- Pitcher, Steve (October 20, 2005). "Growlin' good grapes / Howell Mountain's intense fruit attracts winemakers and bears alike". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved Nov 5, 2010.
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