Clear Lake AVA
Wine region
Clear Lake with surrounding terrain.
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1984[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia, Lake County, North Coast AVA
Other regions in California, Lake County, North Coast AVABenmore Valley AVA, Guenoc Valley AVA
Sub-regionsHigh Valley AVA, Big Valley District-Lake County AVA, Kelsey Bench-Lake County AVA, Red Hills Lake County AVA[2][3]
Total area219,000 acres (88,626 ha)[4]
Size of planted vineyards5,000 acres (2,000 ha)[5]
Grapes producedCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo[5]
No. of wineries36[5]

The Clear Lake AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Lake County, California. Half of the area contained within the boundaries of the AVA is Clear Lake, the largest body of freshwater in the state of California, and the namesake for the county. The moderating influence of the lake on the surrounding area results in a climate with less diurnal variation in temperature than surrounding areas. Elevations range from 1,300 feet to well over 3,000 feet.[4] Clear Lake AVA is one of the coolest climates in California, which has led to success with grape varietals like Sauvignon blanc.[5]

References

  1. ^ "§ 9.99 Clear Lake" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 21, 2008.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ "Proposed Establishment of the Big Valley District-Lake County and Kelsey Bench-Lake County Viticultural Areas, and Modification of the Red Hills Lake County Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9, 78 FR 20544). Federal Register. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau. 2013-06-04. pp. 20544–20557. Retrieved May 9, 2020.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  3. ^ "Clear Lake Wine". Wine-Searcher. Retrieved May 22, 2020. ...particularly in the sub-regions of High Valley and Red Hills Lake County
  4. ^ a b "Our Region". Lake County Winery Association. 2019. Retrieved May 23, 2020.
  5. ^ a b c d "Clear Lake (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on March 24, 2016. Retrieved January 21, 2008.

38°58′58″N 122°36′55″W / 38.9828°N 122.6153°W / 38.9828; -122.6153


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