Howell Mountain AVA
| Howell Mountain AVA (wine region) | |
|---|---|
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
| Year established | 1983, amended 1987[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Napa Valley AVA |
| Other regions in Napa Valley AVA | Atlas Peak AVA, Calistoga AVA, Chiles Valley AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, Los Carneros AVA, Mt. Veeder AVA, Coombsville AVA , Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, Oakville AVA, Rutherford AVA, Spring Mountain District AVA, St. Helena AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, Wild Horse Valley AVA, Yountville AVA |
| Total area | 14,000 acres (57 km2)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 600 acres (2 km2)[2] |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel |
The Howell Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA. Howell Mountain is located in the Vaca Mountains on the northeast side of Napa Valley around the town of Angwin, and overlooks the town of St. Helena, California.
Designated an AVA in 1983, Howell Mountain was the first sub-appellation within Napa Valley AVA. Most vineyards in the Howell Mountain AVA are planted between 1,400 feet (430 m) and 2,200 feet (670 m) above sea level, well above the elevations in Napa Valley that are most affected by the cool fog and winds from San Pablo Bay. The mountain does get cool breezes directly from the Pacific Ocean, and the relatively high elevations result in a cooler climate than on the valley floor. The soil in the appellation is volcanic with excellent drainage.[2]
[edit] References
Coordinates: 38°35′N 122°27′W / 38.58°N 122.45°W[3]
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.94 Howell Mountain." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Nov. 5, 2010.
- ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Howell Mountain (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Oct. 31, 2007.
- ^ "Who's Who on Howell Mountain". Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association. http://www.howellmountain.org/members.html. Retrieved Nov. 5, 2010.
[edit] External links
- Howell Mountain Vintners & Growers Association Retrieved Nov. 5, 2010.
- Pitcher, Steve (October 20, 2005). "Growlin' good grapes / Howell Mountain's intense fruit attracts winemakers and bears alike". San Francisco Chronicle. http://articles.sfgate.com/2005-10-20/wine/17396586_1_napa-valley-howell-mountain-vineyards-grapes. Retrieved Nov. 5, 2010.
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