| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1988[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | North Coast AVA |
| Other regions in North Coast AVA | List of North Coast AVAs |
| Soil conditions | volcanic[2] |
| Total area | 3,300 acres (13 km2)[3] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 70 acres (0 km2)[3][4] |
| Varietals produced | Chardonnay, Pinot noir[5] |
| No. of wineries | 1[2] |
The Wild Horse Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area whose borders overlap both Napa County and Solano County, California and is partially contained within the Napa Valley AVA. The appellation's southerly location results in more hours of sunshine than other locations in Napa Valley or nearby Green Valley. The proximity to San Pablo Bay results in a cooler climate, making Wild Horse Valley attractive for the cultivation of grapes like Pinot noir.[3]
- ^ "§ 9.124 Wild Horse Valley" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved October 31, 2007.
- ^ a b "Wild Horse Valley". Calwineries. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ a b c "Wild Horse Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on October 8, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2007.
- ^ "History". Olivia Brion. Retrieved 25 June 2011.
- ^ "Heron Lake Winery". Calwineries. Retrieved 25 June 2011.