Country United States Size of planted vineyards 48.56 km² Part of Lodi AVA | Area 283.3 km² Year established 2006 | |
Type American Viticultural Area Total area 70,000 acres (28,328 ha) Grapes produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah, Zinfandel | ||
The Borden Ranch AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in both Sacramento County and San Joaquin County, California. It is part of the larger Lodi AVA. Located in the east central portion of the Lodi area, Borden Ranch vineyards are located at altitudes between 73 feet (22 m) and 520 feet (158 m) above sea level. The northern edge of the AVA is defined by Laguna Creek and the southern edge is defined by Dry Creek, both of which flow out of the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains into the San Joaquin Valley. The soils in Borden Ranch is alluvial with cobbles, clay pan, and clay loam. Red wine grape varietals are the most commercially important grapes in the area.
Wineries
Borden Ranch AVA is dominated by the vineyards of Delicato Family Vineyards, Sutter Home Winery, and Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi.