McDowell Valley AVA
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The McDowell Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southeastern Mendocino County, California near Hopland. The wine appellation is located on sloped bench land at elevations as high as 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level that overlook the Russian River to the west. McDowell Valley is slightly cooler than the surrounding areas of Mendocino County. McDowell Valley Vineyards is currently the only winery operating within the boundaries of the AVA.[2]
See also
References
- ^ "§ 9.36 McDowell Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 7, 2008.
- ^ a b c d "McDowell Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on July 24, 2008. Retrieved January 7, 2008.
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