Texas High Plains AVA
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| Type | American Viticultural Area |
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| Year established | 1993[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Texas |
| Climate region | Subtropical continental |
| Total area | 8,000,000 acres (32,375 km2)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 3,500 acres (14 km2)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Aglianico, Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Montepulciano, Muscat Canelli, Orange Muscat, Pinot noir, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier |
The Texas High Plains AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the Texas panhandle.[3] The appellation is the second largest American Viticultural Area in Texas, and covers an area of over 8,000,000 acres (32,375 km2). Most of the vineyards are on flat terrain at elevations between 3,000 feet (914 m) and 4,000 feet (1,219 m) above sea level. The Texas plains can be extremely dry, so most vineyards are irrigated with water from the Ogallala Aquifer.[2]
Wineries
There are at least six wineries located within the Texas High Plains AVA, although many wineries outside of the AVA source grapes from the high plains including Llano Estacado Winery.[4]
See also
References
- ↑ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.144 Texas High Plains." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Nov. 15, 2007.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Appellation America (2007). "Texas High Plains (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Nov. 15, 2007.
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