Anderson Valley AVA

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name = Anderson Valley AVA


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type = American Viticultural Area
year = 1983 [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=bff700d0bbb2a632948b70fe7e91d7d4;rgn=div5;view=text;node=27%3A1.0.1.1.7;idno=27;cc=ecfr#27:1.0.1.1.7.3.41.66 Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.86 Anderson Valley."] Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 21, 2008.]
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country = USA
part of = California, Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County, Mendocino Ridge AVA, North Coast AVA
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grapes = Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Petite Sirah, Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, ZinfandelAppellation America (2007). [http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/Anderson-Valley.html "Anderson Valley (AVA): Appellation Description"] . Retrieved Jan. 21, 2008.]
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The Anderson Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area centered around the Anderson Valley in Mendocino County, California. It is known primarily for its Pinot Noir and sparkling wine production. Lying 10-15 from the Pacific Ocean, the AVA is prone to wide diurnal temperature variation of between 40-50 degrees and to having long Indian summers. The AVA host an annual Alsatian wine festival where its Riesling and Gewurztraminer wines are showcased.

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