Merritt Island AVA

Merritt Island AVA (wine region)
Type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	1983, amended in 1987[1]
Country	USA
Part of	California, Clarksburg AVA
Total area	5,000 acres (2,023 ha)[2]
Grapes produced	Chardonnay[3]
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The Merritt Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Yolo County, California. Part of the larger Clarksburg AVA, Merritt Island is a 5,000 acres (2,023 ha) island in the Sacramento River Delta. The island is surrounded by Elk Slough, Sutter Slough, and the Sacramento River. The island soil is a very fertile and rich loam. Cool breezes and fog arriving from the nearby San Francisco Bay create a cool maritime climate. Most grapes grown on Merritt Island are used in blends with grapes from other parts of the state.^[3]

References

1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.68 Merritt Island." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9—American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.
2. ^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 23, 2008.
3. ^ ^{a b} Appellation America (2007). "Merritt Island (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.