Ben Lomond Mountain AVA
The Ben Lomond Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Santa Cruz County, California, located on the western edge of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Jim Beauregard established the AVA in 1983 and Beauregard Vineyards continues to be only winery that currently produces wine that carries the Ben Lomond Mountain AVA designation. Vineyards were first planted on the mountain in the 1860s sitting at a premium spot for grape growing. The appellation ranges in altitudes as high as 2,600 feet (792 m) above sea level to 1300 feet, placing it between the fog that rolls in from the Pacific Ocean, ensuring long hours of sunlight and long growing season[2]
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1987[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA |
| Size of planted vineyards | 9,000 acres (36 km2) |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel,[2] |
| No. of wineries | 1[2] |
References
- Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.118 Ben Lomond Mountain." Archived January 19, 2008, at the Wayback Machine Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
- Appellation America (2007). "Ben Lomond Mountain (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
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