Other California

In the northern reaches of California are three American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)—the Willow Creek AVA in Humboldt County, the Seiad Valley AVA in Siskiyou County and the Trinity Lakes AVA in Trinity County.  Wineries in the towering mountains of these AVAs plant many early maturing grape varieties that are ideally suited to the high elevation and cool microclimate of the area.  Visitors can find Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer and more.