Year established 1981, amended in 1987 Size of planted vineyards 540 acres (2 km) Number of wineries 1 | Country United States No. of wineries 1 | |
Type American Viticultural Area Grapes produced Grenache, Grenache gris, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon blanc, Souzao, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Zinfandel Part of Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County wine, North Coast AVA | ||
The McDowell Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southeastern Mendocino County, California. The wine appellation is located on sloped bench land at elevations as high as 1,000 feet (300 m) above sea level that overlook the Russian River to the west. McDowell Valley is slightly cooler than the surrounding areas of Mendocino County. There is currently only one winery operating within the boundaries of the AVA, McDowell Valley Vineyards.
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