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The Niagara Escarpment AVA is an American Viticultural Area in
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along the Niagara Escarpment. Certified by the
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side of the Niagara River, but shares the same ''terroir''. Wines range from traditional grape varieties such as Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon. Chardonnay and Riesling to fruit wines. The hardiness zones are 6a and 6b.


History

The oldest winery in the region dates to the 19th century (no longer in business), but the region's growth began in the late 1990s with the opening of the first new winery. There are now 22 wineries making up the Niagara Wine Trail.


References

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External links


Niagara Wine Trail web site
American Viticultural Areas New York (state) wine Niagara Escarpment Niagara County, New York 2005 establishments in New York (state)