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| | American Viticultural Area - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Once an AVA is established, at least 85% of the grapes used to make a wine must be grown in the specified area if an AVA is referenced on its label. | | | State or county boundaries — such as for Oregon or Napa County — are not AVAs, even though they are used to identify the source of a wine. | | | It does not limit the type of grapes grown, the method of vinification, or the yield, for example. |
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http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Viticultural_Area
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| | Wine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Vitis labrusca, Vitis aestivalis, Vitis rupestris, Vitis rotundifolia and Vitis riparia are native North American grapes, usually used for eating in fruit form or made into grape juice, but sometimes used for wine, eg. | | | This discovery is particularly significant, as Hajji Firuz Tepe was not a grape-growing area, the main crops being grains and the preferred drink of the time was beer. | | | These naming conventions or "appellations" (as they are known in France) dictate not only where the grapes in a wine were grown, but also which grapes went into the wine and how they were vinified. |
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| | WAIS Document Retrieval |
| | The regulations allow the name of an approved viticultural area to be used as an appellation of origin on wine labels and in wine advertisements. | | | The establishment of a viticultural area is neither an endorsement nor approval by ATF of the quality of wine produced in the area, but rather an identification of an area that is distinct from surrounding areas. | | | ATF believes that the establishment of viticultural areas merely allows wineries to more accurately describe the origin of their wines to consumers, and helps consumers identify the wines they purchase. |
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http://www.ttb.gov/regulations/td407.htm
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| | Semi-generic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | Since the last twenty years of the 20th century, with the popularity of varietal labeling based on American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), semi-generic names have fallen somewhat out of use. | | | They are typically only used on inexpensive wines sold in jugs or cartons. | | | This is beginning to become a problem for US domestic and foreign policy because as many US AVAs are becoming more world renowned they are seeking greater protection for their names inside and outside the US. |
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http://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semi-generic
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| | Wine Column - Santa Maria Times June 6, 2001 |
| | Now producers using grapes from the area can use the new designation on their wine labels. | | | After the law was enacted, to label a wine with a varietal name, the bottle contents had to be 75 percent. | | | AVAs in the United States came about with the wine labeling act of 1982. |
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http://www.sbwines.com/columns/SMJune6_2001.html
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| | American Viticultural Areas |
| | Complete descriptions of the geographic and topographic characteristics, the climatic influences and predominant grape varieties planted for most of these AVAs can be found on the Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine site. | | | California accounts for more than 90% of all wine produced in the US and the clear majority of winegrowing appellations. | | | The Wine Institute offers some online pages to answer "what, where, how and why" questions about American Viticultural Areas and provide more detailed information regarding the effects on labeling regulations and restrictions. |
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http://www.winepros.org/consumerism/ava.htm
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| | American Viticultural Area (AVA) |
| | The AVA system is an attempt to specify distinct wine regions and make that info known to consumers so they can make informed purchasing decsions. | | | This was due to the explosive growth of the American wine industry in the 1970s. | | | The American Viticultural Area system does not dictate grape growing and wine making practices. |
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http://www.california-wine-tours-and-accessories.com/american-viticultural-area.html
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| | Agriscape Press Release |
| | Encompassing roughly 75 square miles, the West Elks area includes approximately 70 acres planted in vinifera grapes, the variety of European grapes that produces Chardonnay and Merlot wines, and three licensed wineries. | | | An AVA must have a unique viticultural character, which is based on geology, climate and water content. | | | The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms approved West Elks as an American Viticultural Area because of its specific soil, climate and topography for grape growing. |
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http://www.agriscape.com/wire/government/cda22001-05-15.html
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| | Robert Karl cellars is a best of show, double gold medal winning boutique winery producing handcrafted, luxury premium, ... |
| | The grapes are from Horse Heaven Hills, an American Viticultural Area (AVA) of the Columbia Valley in Washington State by physician winemaker, Joseph Gunselman. | | | Robert Karl Cellars is a boutique, Spokane winery producing handcrafted, premium, Cabernet Sauvignon, Claret, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, and a dry Cabernet Franc Rosé. |
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| | June, 2002, The Wine Enthusiast.....New AVA "Rocks" Sonoma County.....California’s newest American Viticultural Area was born on April 29, 2002, the date that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms permitted the Rockpile Viticultural Area to go into effect. | | | The 15,400-acre appellation, located in the coastal mountains of northwest Sonoma County, is home to 11 vineyards with a total of 160 acres of grapes. | | | March 15, 2002, The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, CA....FEDS DESIGNATE ROCKPILE AS LATEST VITICULTURAL AREA...America's newest viticultural area is a rugged, rock-strewn stretch of mountains in the northwest corner of Sonoma County, rough terrain better suited to goats than grapes... |
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| | Ophir Wines Sierra Foothills American Viticultural Area (AVA) |
| | What this geo-history means for wine aficionados is that US label authorities have recognized the unique character of wines from the region and designated it as the Sierra Foothills AVA (American Viticultural Area). | | | After each warm day, the vines are revitalized as the flowing water circulates cool night air through the vineyards. | | | Wine styles from this region vary considerably depending on the elevation of the vineyard location. |
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http://www.ophirwines.com/appellation.htm
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| | Growlin' good grapes / Howell Mountain's intense fruit attracts winemakers and bears alike |
| | While Zinfandel launched Howell Mountain as a wine region, and continues to be the passion of such producers in the AVA as Howell Mountain Vineyards, Lamborn Family Vineyards, Summit Lake Vineyards & Winery and D-Cubed Cellars, today the majority of the mountain's vineyards are planted to Bordeaux varieties, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. | | | These conditions are perfect for growing grapes that are small, tightly clustered and powerfully concentrated, for intense fruit flavors in the wines. | | | La Jota Vineyard Co., owned by Markham Vineyards since 2001, has also been resuscitated as a boutique winery, where winemaker Kimberlee Nicholls annually produces about 4,000 cases of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petite Sirah from the 29 acres of vines on the 41-acre estate, which is not open to the public. |
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http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2005/10/20/WIGDCF8QG21.DTL
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| | North Carolina Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services |
| | There are currently six bonded wineries within the Yadkin Valley AVA including Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, Westbend Vineyards in Lewisville, Hanover Park Vineyard in Yadkinville, Rag Apple Lassie Vineyards in Boonville, Windy Gap Vineyards in Ronda, and RayLen Vineyards in Mocksville. | | | RALEIGH — Winemakers and grape growers in a seven-county area in the Yadkin Valley region recently gained added recognition and an important marketing tool when the region was declared an American Viticultural Area (AVA). | | | I hope this opens the door to recognize more North Carolina regions where quality grapes and wines are produced.” |
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http://www.agr.state.nc.us/paffairs/release/2002/12-02ava.htm
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| | 2590 27 CFR 9 Petition to Expand the Lodi Viticultural Area.............................. | | | 1512-AC88 2555 27 CFR 9 Petition to Establish ``Oak Knoll District'' as a New American Viticultural 1512-AC89 Area................................................................................ | | | 1512-AC44 2587 27 CFR 4 Proposed Addition of ``Tannat'' as a Grape Variety Name for American Wines. |
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http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/ua0212/ua021215.txt
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| | * American Viticultural Area - (Wine): Definition |
| | Unlike similar laws in Europe, there are no restrictions on grape variety, yield or wine making practices. | | | ', '', 250)"; onMouseout="hideddrivetip()"/ Appellation of Origin - Indicates where the grapes come from by state, county (or counties), or American Viticultural Area (AVA)... | | | In the U.S., the regulations governing AVAs (American Viticultural Areas) are far less strict than French or Italian appellation laws. |
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| | Carneros Quality Alliance: News |
| | And the area continues to be a major producer of high-quality sparkling wine." | | | "But in Carneros, the only American Viticultural Area to stretch across both Napa and Sonoma county lines, winemakers and grape growers have been working together to create a bigger picture. | | | It's easy to forget about the people who have been working at this business for many years - improving their viticulture, refining their wines - in an appellation |
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| | Washington wines positioned as upscale among national brands - 2005-08-01 |
| | Three years ago, Champoux and a group of neighboring grape growers submitted a petition to form an American Viticultural Area, or AVA, an officially recognized wine-growing region. | | | Others say that Washington's effort to market its wine industry at home and abroad is complicated by the presence of too many AVAs, which divert attention from the state's overall branding campaign. | | | They called it Horse Heaven Hills, and argued that its blustery conditions and unique climate, rainfall, soil and topography give the grapes that grow there a unique flavor. |
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| | Colorado Vacations - Fine Produce and Roadside Stands in Colorado |
| | The producers here have discovered that the dry climate mixed with a good water flow make this an ideal area for growing grapes, apples, cherries and a wide variety of other fruits. | | | Cooler soils help keep a perfect acid balance providing fruity and intense juices, leading to delightful wines. | | | Hot summer days and cool mountain breezes during the summer evenings create excellent sugar content and flavorful juice in the fruit raised in Delta |
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| | StaVin Glossary |
| | An AVA is a geographic area only and has no impact on the variety of grapes grown or the wine making methods utilized. | | | A system implemented in 1983 created to identify the origin of US wines along the same lines as the French Appellation D'Origine Controlee system. |
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| | Carneros Quality Alliance: Appellation, Terroir Climate |
| | Because of the proximity to the San Francisco Bay, Carneros enjoys a long, moderate growing season that allows the grapes to mature slowly and evenly, producing grapes which are balanced in color, flavor, and acidity. | | | The nearby Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay create the fog, wind, and moderate temperatures that characterize the region and make it an ideal location for the cultivation of cool climate grapes such as Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. | | | Unlike many grapegrowing areas whose boundaries follow political lines, Carneros was established strictly according to microclimatic influences. |
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| | The Rockpile Grape Growers |
| | Rockpile is a rugged ridge top with a rich history, stunning natural beauty, and a geography capable of producing world class wines. | | | On April 29th, 2002, Rockpile became Sonoma County's twelfth viticultural area. | | | Rockpile is home to just eleven vineyards, totalling about 150 acres, and no wineries. |
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| | Harlan Record Fall 1999 |
| | She recommends leaving family information in areas where the family lived. | | | The town of Yellow Springs (OH) sprang up when people seeking cures for poor health went there to bathe in the area mineral waters. | | | The Calera Wine Company owns several vineyards on Mt. Harlan between Harlan Creek and Indian Creek as shown on the map below. |
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| | Our web site offers an insight in different areas of wine and offers links to wine magazines, wine ratings, wine reviews, online wine stores and wine clubs, and we hope you´ll find lots of useful information. | | | In short, everything you ever wanted to know about wine is only a few clicks away! | | | Please use the menu to the left to find more information about your field of interest. |
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| | HoustonChronicle.com - Carneros pinots disappoint |
| | New wineries sprang up, more land was converted to vineyards, and wines from Carneros gained a following, especially sparkling wines. | | | It's quite cool, and wine has been made there since the 1830s. | | | Then in the 1980s, Carneros began to bloom, and it was officially recognized as an American viticultural area. |
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| | American Viticultural Area im Wein-Plus Glossar |
| | Eigene Anmerkung zu diesem Stichwort an den Autor senden | | | Nach "American Viticultural Area" auf der gesamten Wein-Plus Homepage suchen |
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| | AAA Go Magazine |
| | Shelton Vineyards, which lies in the AVA, is the largest estate winery in North Carolina. | | | Yadkin Valley farmers, who in the past made their living on tobacco, are beginning to view wine production as a viable alternative, while those who watch economic trends see it as a means of creating more jobs. | | | And the fact that the climate, soil, and growing season of the Yadkin Valley are much like the Burgundy region of France adds to the possibility. |
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http://www.aaacarolinas.com/Newsroom/Magazine/JanFeb04/JanFeb04_yadkin.htm
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| | Strat's Place - BATF - American Vinticultural Areas |
| | A delimited, grape-growing region distinguishable by geographical features, the boundaries of which have been delineated in subpart C of this part. | | | The regulations in this part relate to American viticultural areas. | | | Strat's Place - BATF - American Vinticultural Areas |
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| | PR Newswire: Yadkin Valley American Viticultural Area Approved.@ HighBeam Research |
| | The Yadkin Valley, which becomes the first North Carolina region and 14th region in the South to gain AVA status, joins 145 other AVAs across the country. | | | The AVA includes all of Surry, Wilkes, and Yadkin counties, and portions of Stokes, Davie, Davidson, and Forsyth counties. | | | PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. -- The Yadkin Valley of North Carolina has earned recognition from the United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as an American Viticultural Area (AVA), effective February 7, 2003. |
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| | Wines & Vines: Long Island is official AVA - Government - American Viticultural Area - Brief Article |
| | The area covers 749,146 acres of land, with roughly 2,700 planted acres. | | | In May, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms approved Long Island as a new American Viticultural Area (AVA), which encompasses the two longstanding AVA's--North Fork of Long Island and The Hamptons. | | | Wines and Vines: Long Island is official AVA - Government - American Viticultural Area - Brief Article |
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| | Approved American Viticultural Areas |
| | The following is a list of the Approved American Viticultural Areas in the United States. |
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| | NodeWorks - Encyclopedia: AV: AVA |
| | As an initialism Agri-food and Veterinary Authority (Singapore)Alexander Valley Association (USA)American Vaulting Association (USA)American Viticultural Area (USA)American Volkssport AssociationAmerican Voyager... |
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| | Viticultural Map of Monterey and San Benito Counties |
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