Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA

Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA (wine region)
Type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	2004[1]
Country	USA
Part of	Napa Valley AVA
Other regions in Napa Valley AVA	Atlas Peak AVA, Calistoga AVA, Chiles Valley AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, Howell Mountain AVA, Los Carneros AVA, Mt. Veeder AVA, Oakville AVA, Rutherford AVA, Spring Mountain District AVA, St. Helena AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, Wild Horse Valley AVA, Yountville AVA
Total area	8,300 acres (34 km2)[2]
Size of planted vineyards	3,500 acres (14 km2)[2]
Varietals produced	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel
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The Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA at the southern end of valley floor. The appellation's close proximity to San Pablo Bay results in a climate that is cooler and more moderate than any region in Napa Valley other than the Los Carneros AVA. A wide variety of wine grapes do well in this climate, including varieties not widely grown in other parts of Napa Valley, such as Riesling and Pinot Noir. Oak Knoll District has begun to develop a reputation for a restrained, delicate style of Chardonnay. The appellation was officially designated a sub-appellation of the Napa Valley AVA on February 25, 2004.^[2]

References

1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.161 Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.
2. ^ ^{a b c} Appellation America (2007). "Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.