Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery
Location	Ramona, California, United States
Appellation	Ramona Valley AVA
Varietals	Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Mourvedre, Zinfandel
Website	mahoganymountain.com

Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery is a small, family owned and operated California winery specializing in limited production of handcrafted premium Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Mourvedre and Red Zinfandel. The vineyards are located in a high valley (1,500 feet (460 m) elevation) in Ramona, California surrounded by mountains. The microclimate in the region include hot long summer days and cool nights.^[1]

History

In 1996, wine making operations were started in Ramona using locally grown grapes. In 1997, vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Mourvedre and Zinfandel varietals were planted. In October 2003 the Cedar Fire ravaged the area; the vineyards sustained minor damage. In the aftermath of the fire, extensive work was done in improving the vineyards and winery. In 2004, the vineyards were expanded to add Syrah. In late 2006, a 3,200 sq ft (300 m²) building was added for grape and wine processing and production.^[1]

In January 2006, Ramona Valley AVA was designated an American Viticultural Area (AVA) for its microclimate, elevation and soil. ^[2]

In November 2010, operations were expanded to include a tasting room on the premises. This expansion made Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery the first winery to open a tasting room in the Ramona Valley in the last 15 years.^[3]

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery Home Page". Mahogany Mountain Vineyard and Winery. http://www.mahoganymountain.com. Retrieved 2008-01-20. 
2. ^ "Ramona Valley AVA". Ramona Valley Vineyard Association. Archived from the original on 2007-12-31. http://web.archive.org/web/20071231143248/http://www.ramonavalleyvineyards.org/rvva_about/RVVA_about.html. Retrieved 2008-01-20. 
3. ^ RVVA Website.

External links

• http://www.mahoganymountain.com/