Spring Mountain District AVA

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Spring Mountain District AVA is a renowned Napa Valley wine appellation in California known for its high-elevation, mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon and other Bordeaux varietals.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf American Viticultural Area
wine region
borderedBy Diamond Mountain District AVA
St. Helena AVA
climate cooler than Napa Valley floor
mountain climate
country United States
countrySubdivision North Coast region of California
county Napa County
grapeVariety Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Malbec
Merlot
Petit Sirah
Petit Verdot
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
Zinfandel
knownFor Bordeaux varietal wines
limited production wines
mountain-grown Cabernet Sauvignon
small, hillside vineyards
locatedIn California
Napa County, California
Napa Valley
North Coast AVA
orientation west-facing slopes
partOf Napa Valley AVA
recognizedBy Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
regulatoryType appellation of origin
soil sedimentary soils
volcanic soils
state California
terrain mountainous
topography western slopes of the Napa Valley
typicalElevation high elevation relative to Napa Valley floor
viticulturalCharacteristic high-elevation vineyards
low-yielding vines
steep slopes
wineRegionType sub-appellation of Napa Valley
wineStyle age-worthy Cabernet Sauvignon
structured red wines

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
North Coast AVA
containsSubregion

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