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American Viticulture Areas Flashcards

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Diamond Mountain District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Mayacamas Mountain
  • Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
  • Low fertililty volcanic soil with iron deposits
  • Warm climate

Climate description is relative to napa valley

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List some key producers from Diamond Mountain District

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  • Diamond Creek
  • Constant Diamond Mountain
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Spring Mountain District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Mayacamas Mountains
  • Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
  • Cool to moderate climate
  • Franscician soil in south & volcanic soil in the north
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List some key producers in Spring Mountain District AVA

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  • Cain
  • Newton
  • Barnett
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Mount Veeder AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Mayacamas Mountains
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Pacific Ocean
  • Moderate climate with cool influences
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Sedimentary shale and sandstone
  • Rocky, shallow, infertile soil

climate description is relative to Napa Valley

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List some key producers from Mount Veeder AVA

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  • Hess
  • Mount Veeder
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Calistoga AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Northernmost AVA
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petit Syrah
  • Warm to hot climate with large diurnal shifts
  • Chalk Hill gap can bring cooling breezes in the evenings
  • Rocky loam, gravely loam, heavy clay
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List some key producers in Calistoga AVA

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  • Hundred Acre
  • Chateau Montelena
  • Eisele
  • Twomey
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St. Helena AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Most narrow part of the valley ‘the pinch’
  • Cabenet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel
  • Warm to hot climate with little fog influence
  • Volcanic soil in NE, sedimentary soil in SW
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List some key producers in St. Helena AVA

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  • Louis M. Martini
  • Turley
  • Corison
  • Heitz
  • Rombauer
  • Charles Krug
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Rutherford AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sedimentary, gravelly sand, moderate fertility soil in the west
  • Volcanic, deep, fertile soil in the east
  • Rutherford bench
  • Warm climate with little fog influence
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What are some key producers in Rutherford AVA

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  • Beaulieu Vineyards
  • Caymus
  • Ingelnook
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Oakville AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor AVA
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot
  • Warm climate with little fog influence
  • Sandstone & shale in the west, volcanic heavy soils in the east
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List some key proudcers in Oakville AVA

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  • Far Niente
  • Groth
  • Opus One
  • Robert Mondavi
  • Screaming Eagle
  • Silver Oak
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Yountville AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
  • Moderate to warm climate with morning fog
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Gravelly, fluvial, & volcanic soils
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List some key producers in Yountville AVA

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  • Domaine Chandon
  • Ghost Block
  • Blankiet
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Stags Leap District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor AVA
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • Warm climate with cool morning fog and afternoon winds
  • Volcanic soils
  • Bare rocks and surrounding hills radiate heat within AVA
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List some key producers of Stags Leap District AVA

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  • Chimney Rock
  • Odette
  • Pine Ridge
  • Shafer
  • Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars
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Oak Knoll District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
  • Cool to moderate climate with morning fog
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Alluvial fans, stony volcanic soil, & gravelly silty clay loam
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List some key producers from the Oak Knoll District AVA

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  • Blackbird
  • Hendry Ranch
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Coombsville AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot
  • Moderate climate with morning fog
  • Volcanic soil with iron deposits, and alluvial fans
  • San Pablo Bay
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List some key producers in Coombsville AVA

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  • Arcadia
  • Arrow & Branch
  • Caldwell
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Los Carneros AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Valley floor
  • Southernmost AVA
  • Shared with Sonoma County
  • Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Petaluma Gap
  • Cool, foggy, & windy climate
  • Very shallow clay, loam on northern hillsides
  • Irrigation is often neccesary here
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List some key producers in Los Carneros AVA

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  • Etude
  • Bouchaine
  • Domaine Carneros (Tattinger)
  • Truchard
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Howell Mountain AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Vaca Mountains
  • Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
  • Warm, dry, and sunny climate above the fog line
  • Volcanic, shallow, and infertile soil that is well draining
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List some key producers from Howell Mountain AVA

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  • Bancroft
  • Beatty
  • Cade
  • ADAMVS
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Chiles Valley District AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Vaca Mountains
  • Warm days, cool foggy nights
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  • Marine soil with volcanic outcroppings
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List some key producers in Chiles Valley District AVA

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  • Brown
  • Green & Red
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Atlas Peak AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Vaca Mountains
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay
  • Cool to moderate climate, above the fog line
  • Volcanic soil with iron deposits, shallow, rocky, infertile, low water holding capacity
  • Irrigation often necessary
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List some key producers from Atlas Peak AVA

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  • Au Sommet
  • Kongsgaard
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Wild Horse AVA

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  • Napa Valley
  • Vaca Mountains
  • Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
  • Coolest climate in Napa, morning fog
  • San Pablo Bay
  • Volcanic red basalt, low water holding capacity
  • Irrigation often necessary
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List some key producers in Wild Horse AVA

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Heron Lake

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Which AVAs in Napa Valley are most impacted by the San Pablo Bay, creating a cooler climate?

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  • Oak Knoll District AVA (valley floor)
  • Coombsville AVA (valley floor)
  • Los Carneros AVA (valley floor)
  • Wild Horse AVA (vaca mountains)
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How many AVAs are in Sonoma County

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The Sonoma Coast AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • 3 sub-AVAs
  • Heavy influence from Pacific Ocean
  • Exceptionally cool climate
  • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay & cool climate Syrah
  • 500,000 acres
  • Many microclimates
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Key producers of Sonoma Coast AVA

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  • Hirsch
  • Marcassin
  • Peay
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Fort Ross-Seaview AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Nested within Sonoma coast AVA
  • Steep, mountainous
  • Vineyards usually 800-1800ft above sea level
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Petaluma Gap AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Partially nested within Sonoma Coast AVA
  • Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah
  • Named after the Petaluma Gap that allows daily breezes to cool the area
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West Sonoma Coast AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Nested within Sonoma Coast AVA
  • Hugs the coastline
  • Largely defined by steep mountains of the Sonoma Coast Highlands//California Coast Range
  • Cool, maritime climate
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Russian River Valley AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Located at the center of the county
  • Warmer than coast but still ‘cool climate’
  • Influenced by maritime air and morning fog
  • Pinot Noir & Chardonnay - still and sparkling
  • Single vineyard wines are highly prized
  • 2 nested AVAs
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Green Valley AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Nested within Russian River Valley AVA
  • Considered most consistent in terms of its cool, foggy climate & sandy soils
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Key producers in Green Valley AVA

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  • Kosta Browne
  • Freeman
  • Iron Horse
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Key producers of Fort Ross-Seaview AVA

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  • Failla
  • Fort Ross Vineyards
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Key producers of Petaluma Gap AVA

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  • Keller Estate
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Key producers of West Sonoma Coast AVA

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  • Littorai
  • Hirsch Vineyards
  • Peay Vineyards
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Key producers of Russian River Valley AVA

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  • Joseph Swan
  • Rochioli
  • Williams-Selyem
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Chalk Hill AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Partially nested within Russian River Valley AVA
  • Slightly warmer than surrounding AVAs
  • Named for its chalky white volcanic soils
  • Robust Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc
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Key producers of Chalk Hill AVA

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  • Chalk Hill Estate
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The Sonoma Valley AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • The county’s most established region
  • Sits between the Mayacamas and Sonoma Coast Mountains
  • Runs parallel to Napa Valley
  • Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon
  • As you move north, it gets warmer except for Bennett Valley AVA
  • Extremely diverse soils
  • 4 sub-appellations
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Key producers in Sonoma Valley AVA

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  • Buena Vista Winery
  • Bedrock Vineyard
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Sonoma Mountain AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Nested within Sonoma Valley AVA
  • Vineyards are planted above foglines facing east and in the valley floor
  • Wide variety of grapes planted
  • Cabernet Sauvignon & Chardonay are most important
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Bennett Valley AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Nested within Sonoma Valley AVA
  • Surrounded by hills
  • One of the cooler areas in Sonoma Valley AVA
  • Chardonnay, Merlot
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Key producers of Sonoma Mountain AVA

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Key producers of Bennett Valley AVA

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  • Matanzas Creek
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Moon Mountain District AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Nested within Sonoma Valley AVA
  • Located on western slopes of Mayacamas mountains
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Unique red rocky, iron-rich volcanic soils
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Los Carneros AVA

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  • Sonoma County/Napa Valley
  • San Pablo Bay & Petaluma Gap influences
  • Cool climate
  • Pinot noir & Chardonnay made still and sparkling
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Key producers of Los Carneros AVA

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  • Bouchaine
  • Domaine Carneros
  • Etude
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Dry Creek Valley AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Inland AVA
  • Warn climate
  • Best region in California for Zinfandel
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc also planted
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Key producers of Dry Creek Valley AVA

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Ridge-Lytton Estate

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Rockpile AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Inland AVA
  • Warm climate
  • Sunny, mountainous area
  • Rich, intensly colored Zinfandel
  • Vineyards planted up to 1900ft
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Key producers of Rockpile AVA

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  • Mauritson Winery
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Alexander Valley AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Warm Climate
  • Vibrant, fruit driven Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Planted along Russian River and up into the Mayacamas
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Key producers in Alexander Valley AVA

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  • Jordan
  • Silver Oak
  • Alexander Valley Vineyards
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Knights Valley AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Inland AVA
  • Warm climate
  • Well draining soils, mountainous terrain
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
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Pine Mountain/Cloverdale Peak AVA

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  • Shared between Sonoma County/Mendocino County
  • Highest elevation grape growing region in California
  • 1600 to 3000ft
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Partly on the slopes of Pine Mountain
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Key producers of Pine Mountain/Cloverdale Peak AVA

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  • Capture Wine
  • Pine Mountain Vineyards
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Key producers of Knights Valley AVA

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  • Anakota
  • Peter Michael
  • Beringer
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Fountaingrove District AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • In the foothills of the Mayacamas
  • Warm climate
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Key producers of Fountaingrove District AVA

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  • Aldina
  • Petrichor Estate
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The Northern Sonoma AVA

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  • Sonoma County
  • Encompasses most of the other Sonoma AVAs
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay
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Key producer Northern Sonoma AVA

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  • E & J Gallo

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