Edna Valley
Edna Valley Wineries are not separated by major mountain range from the Pacific Ocean. This allows cool, coastal air and fog to enter the transverse Enda Valley Wine Country. The valley runs east-west, which is one of the defining features of the AVA.
Edna Valley Wine Country
To date, Edna Valley wineries have had the most success producing Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Viognier and Roussanne. Baileyana Winery and Domaine Alfred excel at vinifying Burgundian varietals while John Alban, of Alban Vineyards, is one of the original Rhone Rangers. These are some of the best wineries in Edna Valley Wine Country.
Edna Valley Wine is produced in a climate that is significantly influenced by the nearby Pacific Ocean. Mornings are often cool and foggy, followed by sunny and warm afternoons. Edna Valley Wineries are subject to an extremely long growing season and a moderate climate, allowing their grapes to develop distinctive varietal characteristics.
Edna Valley Vineyards are grown in uplifted, sedimentary terrain that used to be part of the ocean floor. There are a number of rolling hills in Edna Valley Wine Country that create different microclimates. Soils are made of chalk, loam, clay and dark humus. The subsoil is made of calcareous materials deposited by ancient sea-life. It resembles the subsoil of Burgundy’s many famous vineyards.
Spanish Missionaries initiated Edna Valley’s history of vineyard development and wine production during the late 18th century. But it was not until the 1960s that the moder wine industry got off the ground. The Niven Family was instrumental in the renaissance of the wine region. They planted Paragon, which is now the estate property of Edna Valley Vineyard. In 1982, the U.S. Government made Edna Valley an official AVA, which was a huge step for Edna Valley Wineries.
Edna Valley Wineries
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