Appelation that designates wine in Napa Country, CA
Lake County
Wine region
Type
U.S. County Appellation[1]
Years of wine industry
154[2]
Country
United States
Part of
California, North Coast AVA
Other regions in California, North Coast AVA
Napa County, Sonoma County
Sub-regions
Benmore Valley AVA, Clear Lake AVA, Guenoc Valley AVA, High Valley AVA, Red Hills Lake County AVA, Big Valley District-Lake County AVA, Kelsey Bench-Lake County AVA, Upper Lake Valley-Lake County AVA, Long Valley-Lake County AVA[3][4]
Precipitation (annual average)
20–80 inches (508–2,032 mm)[5]
Soil conditions
Volcanic origin, gravel, sand, tephra and obsidian[6]
Lake County wine is an appellation that designates wine made from grapes grown mostly in Lake County, California. The region is located north of Napa County and east of Mendocino County. Although each region within Lake County has unique viticultural attributes, many are influenced by Clear Lake, the largest inland body of water in California.
With 9,454 acres of vineyards[7] planted at elevations ranging from 1,370 feet (Clear Lake's level) to 2,640 feet[9], Lake County enjoys a reputation for bright, concentrated red wines made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Zinfandel, and fresh, aromatic whites made from Sauvignon Blanc.[6]
^"Lake County: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on August 12, 2013.
^ ab"Our Region". Lake County Winery Association. 2019. Retrieved May 9, 2020.
^"Lake County Appellations". Lake County Winegrape Growers. Retrieved May 8, 2020.
^"Establishment of the Big Valley District-Lake County and Kelsey Bench-Lake County Viticultural Areas, and Modification of the Red Hills Lake County Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9, 78 FR 60686 [Docket No. TTB–2013–0003; T.D.TTB–118; Ref: Notice No. 134] RIN 1513–AB99 Final Rule). Federal Register. 78 (191). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB): 60686–60690. October 2, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^"Establishment of the Red Hills Lake County Viticultural Area (2001R-330P)" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. TTB—15; Re: ATF Notice No. 961] RIN 1513–AA33 Final Rule). Federal Register. 69 (132): 41750–41755. July 12, 2004. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^ ab"Lake County Wine". Wine Searcher. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
^ ab"Lake County Terroir". Lake County Winegrowers Commission.
^"Lake County: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2008.
^"The Elevation Effect". Lake County Winegrowers Commission.
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