Hudson River Region AVA

Infobox Wine Region
name = Hudson River Region AVA


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type = American Viticultural Area
year = 1982 [http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr;sid=bff700d0bbb2a632948b70fe7e91d7d4;rgn=div5;view=text;node=27%3A1.0.1.1.7;idno=27;cc=ecfr#27:1.0.1.1.7.3.41.108 Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.47 Hudson River Region."] Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Feb. 7, 2008.]
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country = USA
part of = New York
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total size = convert|224000|acre|ha|0Wine Institute, The (2008). [http://www.iwineinstitute.com/ava/avabystate.asp "American Viticultural Areas by State"] . Retrieved Feb. 7, 2008.]
planted = convert|500|acre|ha|0Appellation America (2007). [http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/Hudson-River-Region.html "Hudson River Region (AVA): Appellation Description"] . Retrieved Feb. 7, 2008.]
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grapes = Baco Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cayuga, Chambourcin, Chancellor, Chardonnay, Chelois, De Chaunac, Frontenac, Lemberger, Marechal Foch, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Seyval Blanc, St. Pepin, Traminette, Vidal Blanc
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The Hudson River Region AVA is an American Viticultural Area around the Hudson River in eastern New York. The region is home to the oldest continuously operating winery in North America, the Brotherhood Winery, established in 1839. The oldest continusously cultivated vineyard in North America is also located in the Hudson River Region AVA, and is today operated by Benmarl Winery. Most vineyards in the region are located within convert|2|mi|km|1 of the river. The Hudson River flows from north to south, and most vineyards are planted on hills on the western side of the river, where early morning sunshine can rapidly warm the vines. Ocean breezes channeled north up the river help to moderate the climate in the region, making it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than surrounding areas. The most important grape varieties in the area are French hybrids and cool-climate "Vitis vinifera" varieties.

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