- Dunnigan Hills AVA
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Dunnigan Hills AVA (wine region) Type American Viticultural Area Year established 1993[1] Country USA Part of California Total area 89,000 acres (36,017 ha)[2] Grapes produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier
[3]The Dunnigan Hills AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the Dunnigan Hills, in Yolo County, California. [3] Located in the northwest portion of Yolo County, the wine region has a Mediterranean climate that is less prone to frost than other parts of the Sacramento Valley. The largest winery in the Dunnigan Hills is R.H. Phillips, which has a 1,300 acres (526 ha) estate vineyard.[3]
References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.145 Dunnigan Hills." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.
- ^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 23, 2008.
- ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Borden Ranch (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 25, 2008.
Categories: Geography of Yolo County, California | American Viticultural Areas of California | American Viticultural Areas | Wine region stubs
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