Rutherford AVA

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name = Rutherford AVA


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type = American Viticultural Area
year = 1993Code of Federal Regulations. [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=1bff23721f73118153a4957b609abb1f;rgn=div5;view=text;node=27%3A1.0.1.1.7;idno=27;cc=ecfr#27:1.0.1.1.7.3.41.113 "§ 9.133 Rutherford."] Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.]
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country = USA
part of = California, Napa County, Napa Valley AVA
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total size = convert|6650|acre|km2|0Calwineries (2007). [http://www.calwineries.com/explore/regions/napa-valley/rutherford/climate "Rutherford Climate"] . Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.]
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varietals = Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, ZinfandelAppellation America (2007). [http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine/data/Rutherford.html "Rutherford (AVA): Appellation Description"] . Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.]
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The Rutherford AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA and centered around the town of Rutherford, California. The area is known for its unique "terroir" particularly with its Cabernet Sauvignon. The well drained soil of this area is composition of gravel, loam and sand with volcanic deposits and marine sediments from the Franciscan Assemblage. The appellation accounts for only convert|6650|acre|km2|0 in the center of Napa Valley but has been home to some of the regions most historic and world renowned wineries such as Beaulieu Vineyards and Inglenook Winery.

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