Country United States Size of planted vineyards 160 acres (1 km) Year established 2002 Number of wineries 7 | Total area 15,400 acres (62 km) No. of vineyards 11 Number of vineyards 11 | |
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Type American Viticultural Area Grapes produced Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel Part of Dry Creek Valley AVA, North Coast AVA, Northern Sonoma AVA | ||
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Rockpile AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Sonoma County, California, northwest of the town of Healdsburg. Established on February 28, 2002, Rockpile AVA was Sonoma County's twelfth designated wine appellation. The wine region consists of approximately 15,400 acres (62 km2) in northwestern Sonoma County. All of the AVA has an elevation in excess of 800 feet (244 m) above sea level. Eleven vineyards are currently located within the AVA and there are approximately 160 acres (1 km2) of planted wine grapes.
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