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| "Viticulture"
is the science and art of growing grapes. An "American Viticultural
Area" ("AVA") is "a delimited grape-growing region
distinguishable by geographic features, the boundaries of which have
been delineated" in a petition filed and accepted by the Federal
Government. Most Countries in the world have similar rules. "Appellation"
is a French word that pretty much means the same things as "AVA".
There are 10 growing regions within Mendocino County. Eight are official
AVAs, while two (Ukiah and Sanel Valleys) have not yet been granted
official AVA status even though they are very significant grape growing
regions that had their first vineyards in the 1800's. |
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