The Cole Ranch AVA is an
American Viticultural Area located in
Mendocino County, California. At less than a quarter of a square mile, it is the smallest
appellation in the United States. The AVA is located between the
Russian River and
Anderson Valley. All planted land in the appellation is owned by one party. Grapes are sold to several wineries.
Cabernet Sauvignon,
Merlot Pinot Noir and
Riesling are the most popular planting. Cole Ranch is located within three larger appellations -
Mendocino AVA,
Mendocino County, and the
North Coast AVA
The North Coast AVA is an American Viticultural Area in the state of California that encompasses grape-growing regions in six counties located north of San Francisco: Lake, Marin, Mendocino, Napa, Sonoma, and Solano. This large appellat ...
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See also
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Mendocino County wine
References
American Viticultural Areas
American Viticultural Areas of California
American Viticultural Areas of Mendocino County, California
1983 establishments in California
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