Benmore Valley AVA explained

Benmore Valley AVA
Type:American Viticultural Area
Year:1991[1]
Country:United States
Part Of:Lake County
Similar:Big Valley District-Lake County AVA, Clear Lake AVA, Guenoc Valley AVA, High Valley AVA, Kelsey Bench-Lake County AVA, Long Valley-Lake County AVA, Red Hills Lake County AVA, Upper Lake Valley AVA
Total Size:1440acres
Vineyards:0
Comments:de facto defunct

Benmore Valley is an American Viticultural Area located in southwestern Lake County, California. The valley is named for Benjamin Moore, a local 19th century cattle rustler. The valley is a high depression in the mountains of southwestern Lake County, and is much cooler than surrounding areas.

The TTB filing in 1991 mentioned 125 acres of Chardonnay.[1] Most of the grapes last produced there were used by Geyser Peak Winery.

As of February 2018, there are no wineries or planted vineyards left in the AVA, which is no longer marketed by Lake County winegrape growers.[2] The main crop in the area is now cannabis.[3]

References

38.9982°N -122.989°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: § 9.138 Benmore Valley . Code of Federal Regulations . Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas . January 21, 2008.
  2. Web site: Lake County Appellations. Lake County Winegrowers Commission.
  3. News: Lake County Planning Commission may approve huge Benmore Valley cannabis farm. 13 May 2020. Lake County Record-Bee.