North Yuba AVA
The North Yuba AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Yuba County, California, United States. The appellation is located at the northwest end of the Sierra Nevada, and the soil is primarily volcanic, with dense plutonic rock. Renaissance Vineyard and Winery is the largest producer in the region, with 44 acres (18 ha) of terraced vineyards planted in Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Grenache, Viognier, and Roussanne.[2]
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1985[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Sierra Foothills AVA |
| Size of planted vineyards | 30 square miles (78 km2)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot noir, Riesling, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Zinfandel[2] |
References
- Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.106 North Yuba." Archived 2012-02-12 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). "North Yuba (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
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