| Mount Veeder AVA (wine region) |
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| Type | American Viticultural Area |
| Year established | 1993 [1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Napa County, Napa Valley AVA |
| Total area | 15,000 acres (6,100 ha) [2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,000 acres (400 ha) [2] |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel |
Mount Veeder AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA among the Mayacamas Mountains. The boundaries of this appellation include 25 square miles (64.7 km2) with 1,000 acres (400 ha) planted on thin volcanic soil. Many vineyards are found on the steep mountain face some as steep as 30°. The steepness of the angle gives the vineyards benefits of more direct sunlight and better drainage.
The unique sense of place, or terroir of Mount Veeder AVA produces wines that are typically powerful in structure - depending on how they are made and how the vines are tended. For example, Cabernet Sauvignon grown on the mountain commonly shows "briary" flavors, moderate to bold tannins and herbal, floral aromatics. With the increasing interest in wine in America, wines grown in sub appellation AVA's such as Mount Veeder are gaining recognition for their unique sense of terroir.[2]
See also
References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.123 Mt. Veeder." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.
- ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Mount Veeder (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.
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