{"id":10179,"date":"2022-02-09T04:17:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-09T08:17:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=10179"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:35:51","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:35:51","slug":"in-the-wine-light-yadkin-valley-ava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/in-the-wine-light-yadkin-valley-ava\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Wine Light – Yadkin Valley AVA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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American Viticultural Areas in North Carolina<\/p><\/div>\n

In the Wine Light<\/a>\u00a0we continue our series on American Viticultural Areas (AVAs)<\/a> in North Carolina. \u00a0Our focus in this post is the oldest and largest AVA in North Carolina, the Yadkin Valley.<\/p>\n

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Shelton Vineyards in Dobson, NC<\/p><\/div>\n

The petition for creating the Yadkin Valley AVA originated from Patricia McRitchie<\/a> on behalf of Shelton Vineyards<\/a>. \u00a0The Yadkin Valley name was chosen because the area had been known as the Yadkin Valley since pre-colonial days with the Yadkin River being a prominent feature.<\/p>\n

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Vineyard #1 at Westbend Vineyards – The first Vinifera planting in the Yadkin Valley<\/p><\/div>\n

At the end of the 20th Century, the once thriving tobacco growing region was turning to a new crop, wine grapes. \u00a0At the time of the petition there were over 30 growers within the original boundaries of the AVA and 3 bonded wineries.<\/p>\n

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Cabernet Sauvignon growing at Hanover Park – The second winery in the Yadkin Valley<\/p><\/div>\n

A petition by Alliston Stubbs of Cedar Ridge Vineyards in Reeds, NC asked to include additional land in Davie and Davidson Counties in the new AVA. \u00a0This petition was accepted. Other petitions to expand the area of the AVA were denied.<\/p>\n

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Boundaries of the Yadkin Valley AVA<\/p><\/div>\n

Today the Yadkin Valley is home to some of the most premier wineries in North Carolina. \u00a0New vineyards are being planted and new wineries are coming online. \u00a0The region and AVA are fast becoming a wine tourism destination.<\/p>\n

Quick Facts<\/h3>\n

Name: \u00a0Yadkin Valley<\/h4>\n

Petitioner:<\/strong> \u00a0Patricia McRitchie on behalf of Shelton Vineyards<\/p>\n

Effective Date:<\/strong> \u00a0February 7, 2003<\/p>\n

Acres:<\/strong> \u00a01,416,000<\/p>\n

Counties within boundaries:<\/strong> \u00a0Wilkes, Surry, Yadkin, and portions of Stokes, Forsyth, Davie, and Davidson<\/p>\n

Geography:<\/strong> \u00a0Elevation ranges from 3800 ft in Northwest Wilkes County to 694 in Northwest Davie County. Latitude is between\u00a036\u00b000\u2032 and 36\u00b030\u2032 N.<\/span><\/p>\n

Climate:<\/strong>\u00a0 Temperatures and precipitation are moderate as compared to the surrounding areas. The growing season and frost-dates fall within the optimum range for cultivation of premium vinifera grapes.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soil:<\/strong>\u00a0 Soils are mostly clay with clay or fine Loamy subsoils with good drainage. \u00a0The tend to be acidic with low fertility.<\/p>\n

Source: \u00a0Federal Register<\/a><\/p>\n

#InTheWineLight #NCWine #YadkinValley<\/p>\n

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