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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| Sauvignon Blanc Experience Virtual Tasting 5:00 pm Sauvignon Blanc Experience Virtual Tasting May 8 @ 5:00 pm – 5:30 pm  Experience Lake County Sauvignon Blanc from the comfort of your home during this virtual tasting. Sauvignon Blanc is Lake County’s flagship varietal – it grows beautifully in the region’s abundant sunshine and clean mountain air.[...] | ||||||
| LCWC Executive Committee Meeting 2:30 pm LCWC Executive Committee Meeting @ Video Conference (see agenda) May 19 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Agenda – LCWC Executive Committee, May 19, 2020 LCWC Board Meeting 3:00 pm LCWC Board Meeting @ Video Conference (see agenda) May 19 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Agenda – LCWC Board Meeting, May 19, 2020 | ||||||
