Benmore Valley AVA
Located in southwestern Lake County, the Benmore Valley AVA is within a mountaintop valley that is much cooler than surrounding areas. Named for a 19th century cattle rustler, the Benmore Valley was established as an AVA in November 1991.
| Elevation | 2,400-2,700 feet |
| Soils | The appellation contains mostly alluvial (Manzanita loam) soils. |
| Acreage | 1,440 acres |
| Climate | Significantly cooler than neighboring areas with little coastal influence and no fog. The region is the recipient of an annual average of 40-50 inches of rain. |
| Varietals | While Chardonnay was the grape of choice when the appellation was formed, Benmore Valley is not currently planted with vineyards. |
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| Wine Enthusiast Webinar: How Volcanic Soils Create ‘Intensity of Place’ 12:00 pm Wine Enthusiast Webinar: How Volcanic Soils Create ‘Intensity of Place’ Nov 17 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm “Volcanic wines” is an emerging category of wines that is as fascinating as it is rare, and yet little understood. How do volcanic soils influence the growth and production of various wines? What challenges do[...] | ||||||
