| McDowell Valley AVA | |
| Type: | American Viticultural Area |
| Year: | 1981, amended in 1987[1] |
| Country: | United States |
| Part Of: | California, Mendocino AVA, Mendocino County, North Coast AVA |
| Planted: | 540acres[2] |
| Grapes: | Grenache, Grenache gris, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon blanc, Souzao, Syrah, Touriga Nacional, Zinfandel |
| Wineries: | 1 |
The McDowell Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in southeastern Mendocino County, California near Hopland. The wine appellation is located on sloped bench land at elevations as high as 1000feet above sea level that overlook the Russian River to the west. McDowell Valley is slightly cooler than the surrounding areas of Mendocino County. McDowell Valley Vineyards is currently the only winery operating within the boundaries of the AVA.[2]