Creston District AVA
Creston District is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in the south east portion of the Paso Robles AVA in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California. It is located in the vicinity of the small community of Creston, California and was established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) on November 10, 2014. The Paso Robles Viticultural Area Committee (PRVAC) petitioned TTB to establish 11 new AVAs located entirely within the existing Paso Robles viticultural area.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2014 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Central Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo Coast AVA |
| Climate region | Region III |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 11.5 inches (292.1 mm) |
| Soil conditions | SOld, well developed terrace and hillside soils; mix of granitic and sedimentary rocks |
| Total area | 46,794 acres (73 sq mi) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,365 acres (552 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 14 |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah. |
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