Gabilan Mountains AVA
Gabilan Mountains is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in the mountainous region on the border in Monterey and San Benito Counties in California. It is the tenth and newest AVA established in Monterey County by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) on September 14, 2022, becoming the state's 147th official AVA after the TTB reviewed the petition from Parker Allen of Coastview Vineyards, proposing to establish the "Gabilan Mountains" viticultural area. Gabilan Mountains encompasses about 98,000 acres (153 sq mi) including the established Mt. Harlan and Chalone AVAs, and resident to 4 wineries and 6 commercial vineyards cultivating approximately 436 acres (176 ha). The average elevation within the region is 2,370 feet (722 m) placing it above the heavy fog and marine layer. As a result, Gabilan Mountains AVA has a cool air climate without the humidity from the fog and low-lying clouds.
| Wine region | |
South and North Chalone Peaks of the Gabilan Range | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2022 |
| Years of wine industry | 105 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Central Coast AVA, Monterey county, San Benito County |
| Other regions in California, Central Coast AVA, Monterey county, San Benito County | Carmel Valley AVA, Arroyo Seco AVA, Hames Valley AVA, Monterey AVA, San Antonio Valley AVA |
| Sub-regions | Chalone AVA, Mt. Harlan AVA |
| Climate region | Region I and III |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 17.24 in (437.90 mm) |
| Soil conditions | Moderately coarse textured soil over granite bedrock, Sheridan-Cieneba-Auberry, high limestone content |
| Total area | 98,000 acres (153 sq mi) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 436 acres (176 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 4 |
| Grapes produced | Aligoté, Bordelaise, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignane, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Pinot Noir, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Viognier |
| No. of wineries | 6 |