Clear Lake AVA

Clear Lake
Wine region
Clear Lake with surrounding terrain.
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1984[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofLake County
Other regions in Lake CountyGuenoc Valley AVA, Long Valley-Lake County AVA
Sub-regionsBig Valley District-Lake County AVA, High Valley AVA, Kelsey Bench-Lake County AVA, Red Hills Lake County AVA, Upper Lake Valley AVA[2][3]
Precipitation (annual average)37 inches (940 mm)[1]
Total area219,000 acres (88,626 ha)[4]
Size of planted vineyards5,000 acres (2,023 ha)
Grapes producedCabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Muscat, Petite Sirah, Pinot gris, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Viognier
No. of wineries13

Clear Lake is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in Lake County, California. It was established on June 7, 1984 by Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by three of the grape-growers and winery owners located in an area surrounding the watershed of Clear Lake in southwestern Lake County. The petition requested the viticultural area to be named "Clear Lake."[1]

Half of the area contained within the viticultural area boundaries is Clear Lake, the largest body of freshwater in the state of California, and the namesake for the county. The moderating influence of the lake on the surrounding area results in a climate with less diurnal variation in temperature than surrounding areas. Elevations range from 1,300 feet (396 m) to well over 3,000 feet (914 m).[1][4] Clear Lake AVA is one of the coolest climates in California, which has led to success with grape varietals like Sauvignon blanc.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Clear Lake Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [T.D. ATF-174 RE. Notice No. 4901] Final rule). Federal Register. 49 (90). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 19466–19468. May 8, 1984.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ "Establishment of the Big Valley District-Lake County and Kelsey Bench-Lake County Viticultural Areas, and Modification of the Red Hills Lake County Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2013–0003; T.D. TTB–118; Ref: Notice No. 134] RIN 1513–AB99 Final Rule). Federal Register. 78 (191). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury: 60686–60690. October 2, 2013. Retrieved May 9, 2020.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ "Clear Lake Wine". Wine-Searcher. Retrieved May 22, 2020. ...particularly in the sub-regions of High Valley and Red Hills Lake County
  4. ^ a b "Our Region". Lake County Winery Association. 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.

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