St. Helena AVA
Total area | 9,060 acres (14 sq mi)[2] |
---|---|
Size of planted vineyards | 6,800 acres (2,800 ha)[3] |
No. of vineyards | 400[3] |
Varietals produced | Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Petit Verdot |
No. of wineries | 93[4] |
St. Helena is an
Geography
The appellation covers 9,060 acres (14 sq mi) along the flat narrow land towards the northern end of the valley between the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountains.[4] Its soil is mostly loam with good water retention and varying amounts of gravel.[5]
Climate
The area has a
History
In 1860, George Belden Crane planted Mission vines in St. Helena, and the vineyard produced its first wine in 1862. By 1874, the vineyard had produced 500,000 gallons of wine annually.[6] Charles Krug, one of the pioneers of Napa Valley winemaking, founded his winery in 1861 in the St. Helena district.[4] Krug also established the St. Helena Viticultural Club in 1876.[8]
On October 11, 1995, St. Helena AVA was established by the
Viticulture
The region is known for its red wines, including
References
- ^ "§ 9.149 St. Helena" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9— American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C— Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR). Retrieved October 31, 2007.
- ^ a b c d "The St. Helena Viticultural Area (94F–015P)" (27 CFR Part 9 60 FR 47053 [T.D. ATF–366; RE: Notice No. 801] RIN 1512–AA07, Final rule). Federal Register. 60 (175). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: 47053–47061. September 11, 1995. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2021. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c "St. Helena AVA" (Napa Valley’s Wine Epicenter). Napa Valley Life Magazine. August 5, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "St. Helena (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on August 29, 2018. Retrieved October 31, 2007.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-520-26658-2.
- ^ a b c "St. Helena AVA — What Everyone Should Know". FredSwan.wine. December 27, 2019. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4000-0492-8.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-84533-625-7.