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The Numbers

2,300 acres of vineyards, 1,128 acres of Pinot Noir

30 wineries; 28+ wineries outside Anderson Valley source Pinot Noir grapes from the Anderson Valley AVA.

The Terroir

10-15 miles from the Pacific Ocean so that the valley receives fog incursions and ocean breezes, particularly the northern or deep-end of the valley. A wide diurnal range in temperature of up to 40-50° F allows acid development to remain in line with sugar and flavor formation during the long, warm Mediterranean summers. Region I (<2,500 degree-days to ripen grapes in ...

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