Lime Kiln Valley AVA
The Lime Kiln Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the larger Cienega Valley AVA in San Benito County, California. This appellation spans 2,300 acres (931 ha) and was granted AVA status in 1982. The soil in the region is composed of foundations of limestone and dolomite with sandy, gravelly loam above. The area has a wide diurnal temperature variation of up to 50 °F (28 °C), with daytime temperatures in 85 °F (29 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C) range during the summer growing seasons. The AVA is home to old vines' Mourvedre plantings.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1982, amended 1987 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Central Coast AVA, Cienega Valley AVA, San Benito AVA |
| Soil conditions | Decomposed granite and limestone soils |
| Total area | 2,300 acres (931 ha) |
| Grapes produced | Mourvedre, Zinfandel |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.