Chalone AVA
| Wine region | |
 South and North Chalone Peaks from Pinnacles National Monument Chalone Peak Trail | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1982[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Central Coast AVA |
| Total area | 8,640 acres (3,496 ha)[1] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 300 acres (121 ha)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Grenache, Pinot blanc, Pinot noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier[2] |
The Chalone AVA is an American Viticultural Area in the Monterey and San Benito counties of California, located in the Gabilan Mountains east of Soledad. The 8,640 acres (3,496 ha) region is named for the nearby Chalone peaks. The region has limestone and decomposed granite soil.[2]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ a b "§ 9.24 Chalone" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR). January 19, 2008. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
- ^ a b c "Chalone (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
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- American Viticultural Areas of California
- Gabilan Range
- Geography of Monterey County, California
- Geography of San Benito County, California
- American Viticultural Areas
- 1982 establishments in California
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