Chalone AVA

Chalone AVA (wine region)
South and North Chalone Peaks from Pinnacles National Monument Chalone Peak Trail
Type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	1982[1]
Country	USA
Part of	California, Central Coast AVA
Total area	8,640 acres (3,496 ha)[1]
Size of planted vineyards	300 acres (121 ha)[2]
Grapes produced	Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier[2]
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The Chalone AVA is an American Viticultural Area in the Monterey and San Benito counties of California, located in the Gabilan Mountains east of Soledad. The 8,640 acres (3,496 ha) region is named for the nearby Chalone peaks. The region has limestone and decomposed granite soil.^[2]

See also

• California wine

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.24 Chalone." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.
2. ^ ^{a b c} Appellation America (2007). "Chalone (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 24, 2008.