Creston District AVA

Creston District AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the south east portion of the Paso Robles AVA in San Luis Obispo County, California. It is located in the vicinity of the small community of Creston, California. It was established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau in 2014.[1][4]

Creston District AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established2014[1][2]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia, San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles AVA
Size of planted vineyards1,365 acres (6 km2)[3]
Varietals producedCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah.[3]

History

The Creston District AVA was created in 2014 by the division of the Paso Robles AVA into 11 distinct areas. Notable vineyards in the new AVA include Chateau Margene, Parrish Vineyard, Creston Vineyard 85 and B & E Vineyard.[3]

Geography and climate

The Creston District AVA covers 46,794 acres with 1,365 planted in vineyards.[3] It lies on an old erosional plateau at the base of the La Panza Range with alluvial terraces and fans of Huerhuero Creek. The area is 1,000–2,000 feet (300–610 m) in elevation. Average annual rainfall is 11.5 inches (29 cm).[2]

Viticulture

The district's soils consist of old, well developed terrace and hillside soils; mix of granite and sedimentary rock.[2]

Grape varieties and wine

The most widely planted varieties in the Creston District AVA are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah.[3]

References
  1. "Establishment of the Adelaida District, Creston District, El Pomar District, Paso Robles Estrella District, Paso Robles Geneseo District, Paso Robles Highlands District, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, San Juan Creek, San Miguel District, Santa Margarita Ranch, and Templeton Gap District Viticultural Areas" (Vol. 79, No. 196, Document Number: 2014-24169). Federal Register. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. October 9, 2014. pp. 60954–60968.
  2. "Paso Robles AVA: 11 Viticultural Areas". Paso Robles Wine Country.
  3. "Wine Region: Creston District". Everywine. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015.
  4. "11 new viticultural areas established within Paso Robles". Paso Robles Daily News. October 8, 2014.

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