Virginia's Eastern Shore AVA
| Wine region | |
 | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1991[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Virginia |
| Other regions in Virginia | Appalachian High Country AVA, Middleburg AVA, Monticello AVA, North Fork of Roanoke AVA, Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA, Rocky Knob AVA, Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia Peninsula AVA |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 39.2 in (1,000 mm)[1] |
| Soil conditions | sandy loam[2][3] |
| Total area | 436,000 acres (681 sq mi)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 70 acres (28 ha)[4] |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay, Merlot[4] |
| No. of wineries | 3[4] |
Virginia's Eastern Shore is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) which encompasses the Virginia portion of the 70 miles (113 km) long Delmarva Peninsula located in Accomack and Northampton Counties. The area was established on January 1, 1991 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing a petition proposing the viticultural area to be known as "Virginia's Eastern Shore." The petition was submitted by Mr. James D. Keyes, owner of the only bonded winery in the area, Accomack Vineyards, which was established in 1987.[3]
The viticultural area topography is primarily level ranging from sea level to 50 feet (15 m) above sea level. The area is located on the southern end of the Delmarva Peninsula. The AVA climate is characterized by temperate summers and winters, significantly affected by the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The soil is deep, sandy loam.
As of 2014, Virginia Wine lists 3 commercial wineries in the AVA, Bloxom Vineyard and Chatham Vineyard on Church Creek producing dry and sweet red and white wines.
The hardiness zone is 8a.[1][3][4]
See also
[edit]- Virginia Wine
- List of wineries in Virginia
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Establishment of Virginia's Eastern Shore Viticultural Area (88F180P)" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. ATF-309 RE; Notice No. 7061] RIN 1512-AA07 Final Rule). Federal Register. 56 (1). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Department of the Treasury: 23–24. January 2, 1991.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b "Virginia's Eastern Shore Wine". Wine-Searcher. October 2, 2018.
- ^ a b c Keyes, James D. (April 28, 1988). "Petition to establish Virginia Peninsula American Viticultural Area". TTB.gov. Accomack Vineyards. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c d "Virginia's Eastern Shore (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on March 29, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2008.
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