Years of wine industry 40 Part of Virginia Climate region Humid subtropical Year established 2002 | Country USA Growing season 211 days Area 512.8 km² Number of wineries 24 | |
Type American Viticultural Area | ||
The Middleburg AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the northern Piedmont region of Virginia, 50 miles (80 km) west of Washington, D.C.. It is named for the town of Middleburg, Virginia and is bounded by the Potomac River to the north and by mountains in other directions. The hardiness zone of the AVA is 7a.
History
In 1972, owners of Meredyth Vineyards in Middleburg planted 2,300 vines. That vineyard went on to expand to 60 acres (24 ha). The number of vineyards grew over the years until owners of the Boxwood Winery spearheaded efforts to establish the AVA.
References
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