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. |
Calendar of Events
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Post-Harvest Grape Grower Tailgate 9:00 am Post-Harvest Grape Grower Tailgate @ Sauvignon Blanc vineyards in Big Valley Oct 30 @ 9:00 am – 11:45 am Topics include: • Vine Hardening and Fall Freeze Preparation • Impact of Fall Freezes on Sauvignon Blanc in Big Valley • Grapevine Trunk Diseases: Effective Control Practices • Esca in the Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard •[...] |
