| Virginia's Eastern Shore AVA | |
| Type: | American Viticultural Area |
| Year: | 1991[1] |
| Country: | United States |
| Part Of: | Virginia |
| Similar: | Middleburg AVA, Monticello AVA, North Fork of Roanoke AVA, Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Rocky Knob AVA, Shenandoah Valley AVA |
| Climate Region: | Humid subtropical |
| Soil: | sandy loam[2] |
| Total Size: | 436000acres |
| Planted: | 70acres[3] |
| Grapes: | Chardonnay, Merlot |
The Virginia's Eastern Shore AVA is an American Viticultural Area that includes a 70miles length of Virginia's Eastern Shore and consists of the counties of Accomack and Northampton.[1] The topography in this AVA is mostly level and ranges from sea level to 50feet above sea level. The area is located on the southern end of the Delmarva Peninsula. The weather in the area is characterized by temperate summers and winters, significantly affected by the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The soil is sandy and deep.[3]
As of 2014, Virginia Wine lists 2 commercial wineries in this AVA, Bloxom Vineyard and Chatham Vineyard on Church Creek. Between them, they produce dry and sweet and red and white wines.
The hardiness zone is 8a.