Merritt Island (California)
The Merritt Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Yolo County, California. Part of the larger Clarksburg AVA, Merritt Island is a 5,000 acres (2,023 ha) island in the Sacramento River Delta. The island is surrounded by Elk Slough, Sutter Slough, and the Sacramento River. The island soil is a very fertile and rich loam. Cool breezes and fog arriving from the nearby San Francisco Bay create a cool maritime climate. Most grapes grown on Merritt Island are used in blends with grapes from other parts of the state. Merritt Island is administered under Reclamation District 150.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1983, amended in 1987 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Clarksburg AVA |
| Total area | 5,000 acres (2,023 ha) |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay Chenin Blanc |
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