Rockpile

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Rockpile is a renowned American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, known for its high-elevation vineyards and intensely flavored Zinfandel wines.

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instanceOf American Viticultural Area
agriculturalProduct wine grapes
climate significant diurnal temperature variation
warm, dry climate
country United States of America
surface form: United States
elevation typically above 800 feet
vineyards often above fog line
grapeVariety Cabernet Sauvignon
Petite Sirah
Syrah
Zinfandel
influence influence of Pacific Ocean breezes
proximity to Lake Sonoma
knownFor Zinfandel wines
high-elevation vineyards
intensely flavored red wines
locatedIn California, United States
surface form: California

North Coast AVA
Sonoma County, California
locatedNear Alexander Valley AVA
Dry Creek Valley AVA
notableFor limited vineyard acreage
low-yielding vineyards
rugged terrain
partOf Sonoma County wine region
primaryProduct Zinfandel wine
regionType viticultural area
regulatoryBody Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
soil rocky soils
well-drained soils
state California, United States
surface form: California
terroirCharacteristic exposure to intense sunlight
limited water availability
stress on vines leading to concentrated fruit
topography high-elevation ridges
steep slopes
wineRegion Sonoma County, California
surface form: Sonoma County
wineStyle age-worthy red wines
concentrated Zinfandel
high tannin structure
intense fruit character

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Rockpile AVA abbreviation Rockpile