[blue_large]Mount Veeder AVA[/blue_large]
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| Year established | 1992 |
| Climate | Cool to moderate, with most vineyards above the fog-line, meaning warmer nights and cooler days and less diurnal range than the valley floor. Typical mid-summer high temperatures about 85°F (30°C). |
| Elevation | 600 to 2100 ft. (183 to 650m). |
| Rainfall | 35 inches (87.5cm) annually. |
| Soils | Sedimentary based, former seabed, shallow andgenerally well drained, as well as more acidic, with low fertility. Most have a sandy or sandy-loam texture. |
| Total Area | 11,000 acres (45 km2) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,500 acres (6 km2) |
| Varietals/characteristics | Ageability is a hallmark of Mt. Veeder wines. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel: Low yields give red wines a firm, tannic structure with strong earth-berry aromas and rich, but powerful flavors. Chardonnay: minerally, appley, even citrus flavors with good acidity. |