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, Beauregard Vineyards and Soquel Vineyards continue to be only wineries that currently produce wine bearing 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 | 600 acres (2 km2) |
| No. of vineyards | 2[2] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Zinfandel[2] |
| No. of wineries | 1[2] |
References
- "§9.118 Ben Lomond Mountain" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 - American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C - Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). Retrieved April 1, 2008.
- "Ben Lomond Mountain: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on September 8, 2013. Retrieved May 24, 2021.
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