Isle St. George AVA
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| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1982[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Lake Erie AVA, Ohio |
| Climate region | Continental |
| Total area | 640 acres (259 ha)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Catawba, Chardonnay, Concord, Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling[3] |
The Isle St. George AVA is an American Viticultural Area located on North Bass Island, Ohio, an island in Lake Erie. The only town on the Ottawa County island is also called Isle Saint George, although the "Saint" in the AVA name must be abbreviated as "St." to be used on wine labels.[1] Over half of the island used to be planted with grapevines. Now only 44% of the island has grapes. Lake Erie is warmer than the other Great Lakes, providing a moderating and warming effect on the local climate. Temperatures on the island during the growing season can be warmer than on the mainland. Cool climate varietals such as Catawba, Delaware, Gewürztraminer, Pinot noir, and Riesling are the most important in Isle St. George.[3]
References
- ^ a b Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.51 Isle St. George." Archived 2012-02-12 at the Wayback Machine Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Feb. 4, 2008.
- ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State" Archived 2008-01-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved Feb. 4, 2008.
- ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Isle St. George (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Feb. 4, 2008.
External links
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