Four
distinct appellations comprise the LakeCountyAVA,
with a total of 8,300 acres planted to wine grapes.Cabernet Sauvignon is the most planted
variety with 3,200 acres, and Sauvignon Blanc is second with 1,850 acres.LakeCounty has fourteen wineries and
historically crushes about one percent of California’s grape tonnage.
ClearLake, the largest
natural lake entirely within California’s
borders, is the focal point for LakeCounty.Vineyards lie at 1,300 to 2,000 feet in
elevation, within site of the dormant volcano, Mt.Konocti.
The cool conditions at these elevations result in a later start to the growing
season.Warm summers ripen the grapes
during the day, and in the evening, temperatures drop rapidly, helping to
maintain moderate sugar levels and balanced acidity. http://www.lakecountywinegrape.org
