Willcox AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2016[1] |
| Years of wine industry | 1984–present[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Arizona |
| Other regions in Arizona | Sonoita AVA, Verde Valley AVA |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 8.42 inches (21.4 cm)[3] |
| Soil conditions | Loam[3] |
| Total area | 526,000 acres (213,000 ha; 822 sq mi; 2,130 km2)[3] |
The Willcox AVA is an
Fort Bowie National Historic Site, Chiricahua National Monument, and Coronado National Forest
.
See also
References
- ^ a b "Willcox AVA". University of Arizona. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Ruelas, Richard (September 13, 2016). "Willcox wins federal designation as a unique Arizona wine region". azcentral. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ a b c "Establishment of the Willcox Viticultural Area" (TTB-2016-0002-0007). Federal Register. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. September 12, 2016. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
- ^ Burch, Cathelina (September 10, 2016). "Willcox takes big step up in wine world". Arizona Daily Star. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
- ^ Selinger, Hannah (March 26, 2020). "Exploring the Diverse, Terroir-Driven Wines of the American Southwest". Wine Enthusiast. Retrieved December 19, 2020.