Rockpile AVA

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Rockpile AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established2002[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia, Dry Creek Valley AVA, North Coast AVA, Northern Sonoma AVA, Sonoma County
Total area15,400 acres (62 km2)[2]
Size of planted vineyards160 acres (1 km2)[2]
No. of vineyards11[2]
Grapes producedCabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Zinfandel[3]
No. of wineries7[3]

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.[2]

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References[]

  1. ^ "§ 9.173 Rockpile" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Boyd, Gerald D. (2003). "Rockpile: Where Brawny Reds Rule". Wine News Magazine. Archived from the original on November 11, 2006. Retrieved January 4, 2008.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b "Rockpile (AVA): Appellation Description". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on May 16, 2008. Retrieved January 4, 2008.

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Coordinates: 38°47′25″N 123°13′46″W / 38.79028°N 123.22944°W / 38.79028; -123.22944


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