North Yuba AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1985[1] |
| Country | USA |
| 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] |
The North Yuba AVA is an American Viticultural Area in Yuba County, California, USA. The appellation is located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, 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]
References
- โ Code of Federal Regulations. "ยง 9.106 North Yuba." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 โ American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C โ Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
- 1 2 3 Appellation America (2007). "North Yuba (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 4, 2008.
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