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== Climate == |
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The North Fork of Roanoke AVA weather is characterized by cool, foggy summer mornings and prevailing westerly winds.<ref name="appellation_america"/> |
The North Fork of Roanoke AVA weather is characterized by cool, foggy summer mornings and prevailing westerly winds.<ref name="appellation_america"/> |
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== Wineries == |
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* Valhalla Vineyards, founded by James and Debra Vascik in 1994.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/American-Way-of-Wine_1530 |title=Wine Spectator: The American Way of Wine |publisher=winespectator.com |accessdate=2009-12-27 }}</ref> Its vineyards sit on twenty-one acres of converted peach orchard in Roanoke County.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-137763211.html |title=Roanoke Times: Taking a bite out of profits |publisher=highbeam.com |accessdate=2009-12-27 }}</ref> Construction on the winery building and [[wine cave]] began in 1996. The winery's first [[vintage]] was in 1998 and released in 2000. Valhalla is one of two Virginia vineyards to process its grapes underground.<ref>"Neurosurgeon turns mountain orchards into winery". The Associated Press Wire, October 19, 1998.</ref> The vineyard uses a "gravity flow"<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.winespectator.com/webfeature/show/id/American-Way-of-Wine_1530 |title=Wine Spectator: The American Way of Wine |publisher=winespectator.com |accessdate=2009-12-27 }}</ref> aging system in which grapes are pressed through holes in the roof of the winery, which is set into the hillside. The goal of this pump-free process is to prevent damage to the grapes.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://books.google.com/books?id=WnV4Euir2jcC&pg=PA269&lpg=PA269&dq=valhalla+wines+governor's+cup&source=bl&ots=UMys4MPjFn&sig=G9ZlmzTsgv-sxjAmezF8RGkY8r4&hl=en&ei=KUM4S4PCD8uTlAfezPicBw&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CA8Q6AEwAjgK#v=onepage&q=valhalla%20wines%20governor's%20cup&f=false |title=Breaking Away to Virginia and Maryland Wineries, by Elisabeth Frater |publisher=books.google.com |accessdate=2009-12-27 }}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Revision as of 14:01, 6 January 2010
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
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| Year established | 1983, amended in 1987[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Virginia |
| Grapes produced | Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Merlot, Norton, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier[2] |
The North Fork of Roanoke AVA is an American Viticultural Area located on the eastern slopes of the Allegheny Mountains in the Roanoke and Montgomery counties of Virginia. About 22 miles (35 km) long and including parts of the Roanoke Valley, the AVA altitudes range from between 1,200 feet (366 m) and 2,200 feet (671 m) above sea level.[2]
Climate
The North Fork of Roanoke AVA weather is characterized by cool, foggy summer mornings and prevailing westerly winds.[2]
References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.65 North Fork of Roanoke." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 31, 2008.
- ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "North Fork of Roanoke (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 31, 2008.
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