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| Howell Mountain AVA (Wine Region) |
| Appellation type |
American Viticultural Area |
| Year established |
1987[1] |
| Country |
USA |
| Part of |
California, Napa County, Napa Valley AVA |
| Total area |
14,000 acres (57 km²)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards |
600 acres (2 km²)[2] |
| Varietals produced |
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Sauvignon Blanc, Zinfandel |
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The Howell Mountain AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA. Howell Mountain is located in the Vaca Mountains on the northeast side of Napa Valley and overlooks the town of St. Helena, California. Howell Mountain AVA was the first sub-appellation of Napa Valley when it was approved as a designated American Viticultural Area in 1987. Most vineyards in the Howell Mountain AVA are planted between 1,400 feet (427 m) and 2,200 feet (671 m) above sea level, well above the elevations in Napa Valley that are most affected by the cool fog and winds from San Pablo Bay. The mountain does get cool breezes directly from the Pacific Ocean, and the relatively high elevations result in a cooler climate than on the valley floor. The soil in the appellation is volcanic with excellent drainage.[2]
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