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 Executive Committee Meeting 2:30 pm LCWC Executive Committee Meeting @ Video Conference (see Agenda) Feb 2 @ 2:30 pm – 3:00 pm Agenda – LCWC Executive Committee Meeting, February 2, 2021 LCWC Board Meeting 3:00 pm LCWC Board Meeting @ Video Conference (see Agenda) Feb 2 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Agenda – LCWC Board Meeting, February 2, 2021 | ||||||
| Webinar: Certified Organic Versus Certified Sustainable 1:00 pm Webinar: Certified Organic Versus Certified Sustainable Feb 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Join California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing auditor, Emily Farrant, Two Leaves, LLC, Tony Britton, Marimar Estate Vineyards and Winery, and Ariel Russell, Auditor for Certified Organic and Certified Sustainable Winegrowing as they discuss the key differences[...] | ||||||
| LCWC Executive Committee Meeting 2:00 pm LCWC Executive Committee Meeting @ Video Conference (see Agenda) Feb 23 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Agenda – LCWC Executive Committee Meeting, February 23, 2021 | ||||||
