{"id":11512,"date":"2024-08-25T15:47:59","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T19:47:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?page_id=11512"},"modified":"2024-08-25T21:02:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T01:02:11","slug":"crest-of-the-blue-ridge-henderson-county-ava","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/north-carolina-wine\/crest-of-the-blue-ridge-henderson-county-ava\/","title":{"rendered":"Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA is named for the Eastern Continental Divide which cuts through this unique region of North Carolina. Most of Henderson County is within the AVA, so wines made within this AVA really emphasizes a sense of place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A Brief History of the Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Officially recognized in 2019, this is the sixth region in North Carolina to receive an AVA designation. It includes the town of Hendersonville,NC and the surrounding area making up most of the total area of Henderson County. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The petition for creating the Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA originated from Mark Williams, the executive director of Agribusiness Henderson County, and Barbara Walker, the county extension support specialist for North Carolina Cooperative Extension, on behalf of local vineyards and winery operators. \u00a0This AVA straddles the Eastern Continental Divide in Henderson County. \u00a0The larger area is known as the Crest of the Blue Ridge, so to make it clear the location of the AVA, \u201cHenderson County\u201d was added to the name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Per the petition, the crest separates two physiographic provinces, the Blue Ridge Escarpment, which covers the southern and eastern portions of the AVA, and the Blue Ridge Plateau, which covers the northern and western portions of the AVA. The Blue Ridge Escarpment rises steeply, so that this region of the \u00a0AVA has an average elevation more than 950 feet higher than the region immediately south, and more than 1,200 feet higher than the region immediately east.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The growing season averages between 200 and 220 days within the AVA. \u00a0This is shorter than the growing season to the south and east of the AVA but slightly longer than the growing season to the north and west of the AVA. \u00a0Annual precipitation is lower than regions to the south, east, and west of the AVA but higher than the region north of the AVA.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA – Elevation Map<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Stone Ashe Vineyards – Hendersonville, NC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Vineyard and Blue Ridge Mountains at Marked Tree Vineyard – Flat Rock, NC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Vineyards outside Saint Paul Mountain’s Tasting Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Quick Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Name:  Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Petitioner:<\/strong>  Mark Williams, the executive director of Agribusiness Henderson County, and Barbara Walker, the county extension support specialist for North Carolina Cooperative Extension, on behalf of local vineyards and winery operators<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Effective Date:<\/strong>  August 19, 2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Square Miles:<\/strong>  215<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counties within boundaries:<\/strong>  Most of Henderson County, NC<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Geography:<\/strong>  Elevation ranges from 1394 ft to over 4396 ft with mean elevation of 2362 ft<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate:<\/strong>  The mean annual temperature is 55.5 degrees with a growing season that averages 200 \u2013 220 days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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More to consider <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Hendersonville area is a wonderful tourist destination that\u2019s often less busy than Asheville. \u00a0The AVA is producing some outstanding wines including wonderful Rieslings, Chardonnays, Cabernet Francs, and Cabernet Sauvignons. \u00a0Be sure to go visit and see for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hendersonville, NC is situated within the AVA and offers dining, shopping, adventure, and more! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recent Episodes of Cork Talk about this AVA<\/h4>\n\n\n\n