Rockpile AVA

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Rockpile AVA is a small, high-elevation American Viticultural Area in Sonoma County, California, known for its rugged terrain and intensely flavored Zinfandel and Rhône-style wines.

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Rockpile AVA canonical 2

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Predicate Object
instanceOf American Viticultural Area
abbreviation Rockpile
climate warm, dry climate
climateInfluence Pacific Ocean influence
proximity to Lake Sonoma
country United States of America
surface form: United States
elevationCharacteristic high-elevation vineyards
vineyards generally above 800 feet
grapeVariety Cabernet Sauvignon
Carignan
surface form: Carignane

Grenache
Petite Sirah
Syrah
Zinfandel
knownFor Rhône-style wines
Zinfandel wines
intensely flavored red wines
locatedIn California, United States
surface form: California

North Coast AVA
Sonoma County, California
notableFeature exposed ridgelines
remote location
steep slopes
partOf Sonoma County, California
surface form: Sonoma County wine region
regionType appellation
regulatoryBody Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
soil rocky soils
well-drained soils
state California, United States
surface form: California
terrain rugged terrain
topography high-elevation ridges
typicalWineStyle full-bodied red wines
highly concentrated wines
structured wines
viticulturalCharacteristic low yields
stressed vines
wineProfile firm tannins
good aging potential
intense fruit flavors
wineRegionOf California, United States
surface form: California

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North Coast AVA containsSubregion Rockpile AVA
Pacific Ocean influence affects Rockpile AVA