Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2014 |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Georgia, North Carolina |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical/maritime |
| Total area | 690 square miles[1] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 54 acres (22 ha)[1] |
| No. of vineyards | 26 |
The Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA is an American Viticultural Area that includes land in three counties of northern Georgia and two counties of western North Carolina. It is located near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes portions of the Georgia counties of Fannin, Towns, and Union and of the North Carolina counties of Cherokee and Clay. The region is mainly in hardiness zone 7a.
References
- 1 2 Appellation America (2007). "Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA". Retrieved 3 April 2015.
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