Antelope Valley of the California High Desert AVA

The Antelope Valley of the California High Desert AVA is an American Viticultural Area north of Los Angeles. The AVA is near the Sierra Pelona Valley AVA and the Leona Valley AVA.

Antelope Valley of the California High Desert AVA
Wine region
Map of the Antelope Valley of the High Desert AVA Map from TTB.gov
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established2010
Years of wine industrypre-Prohibition, 1981-present.[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia
Climate regionArid
Precipitation (annual average)4 inches (10 cm) to 9 inches (23 cm)
Total area665 square miles (1,720 km2)[1]
No. of wineries6[2]
Wine produced6500 cases, approximately 58,500 litres (15,500 US gal) annually[2]

Geography and climate

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The Antelope Valley region is an east-facing valley, opening up to the Mojave Desert, with the Tehachapi Mountains to the north and west, and the San Gabriel Mountains, the Sierra Pelona Mountains, and Portal Ridge to the south. Summers are generally hot and dry, with cool, snow-less winters. Precipitation ranges from 4 inches (10 cm) to 9 inches (23 cm) annually.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Proposed Establishment of the Antelope Valley of the California High Desert Viticultural Area" (75 FR 5387775). Federal Register. 170. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: 53877–53883. September 2, 2010. Retrieved July 20, 2011.
  2. ^ a b Robertson, Timothy (September 20, 2010). "Antelope Valley AVA?". Sommelier Says. Retrieved July 20, 2011.

34°45′17″N 118°12′41″W / 34.7547°N 118.2115°W / 34.7547; -118.2115