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
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| LCWC Community & Industry Relations Committee Meeting 3:00 pm LCWC Community & Industry Relations Committee Meeting @ Video Conference (see Agenda) May 5 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Agenda – LCWC Community Industry Relations Committee Meeting, May 5, 2021 | ||||||
| Water Stewardship in Drought Conditions 2:00 pm Water Stewardship in Drought Conditions May 13 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Webinar presented by Lake County Winegrape Commission and Lake County Farm Bureau Thursday, May 13 at 2:00 PM Topics and speakers include Vine and Tree Response to Drought – Broc Zoller, PhD, Zoller Vineyards Tips[...] | ||||||
| LCWC Executive Committee Meeting 2:00 pm LCWC Executive Committee Meeting @ Video Conference (see Agenda) May 18 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Agenda – LCWC Executive Committee Meeting, May 18, 2021 LCWC Board Meeting 3:00 pm LCWC Board Meeting @ Video Conference (see Agenda) May 18 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Agenda – LCWC Board Meeting, May 18, 2021 | ||||||
| LCWC Community & Industry Relations Committee Meeting 3:00 pm LCWC Community & Industry Relations Committee Meeting @ Video Conference (see Agenda) May 26 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Agenda – LCWC Community Industry Relations Committee Meeting, May 26, 2021 | ||||||
