{"id":10213,"date":"2022-03-16T03:18:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-16T07:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=10213"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:35:58","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:35:58","slug":"in-the-wine-light-appalachian-high-country-ava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/in-the-wine-light-appalachian-high-country-ava\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Wine Light – Appalachian High Country AVA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"AVAs

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 fifth AVA in North Carolina, the Appalachian High Country. \u00a0This is North Carolina’s second AVA shared with another state. \u00a0In this case, it is two states, Tennessee and Virginia.<\/p>\n

\"Linville

Linville Falls Winery – Linville Falls, NC<\/p><\/div>\n

The petition for creating the Appalachian High Country AVA originated from Johnnie James, owner of Bethel Valley Farms on behalf of the High Country Wine Growers Association. \u00a0The area has been known as the High Country for many years due to the higher elevations of the Appalachian Mountains.<\/p>\n

\"Banner

Banner Elk Winery – Banner Elk, NC<\/p><\/div>\n

The Appalachian High Country AVA is distinguished from the surrounding areas and other AVAs due to topography, climate, and soils. \u00a0At the time of the petition to establish the AVA, there were 21 vineyards and 10 wineries.<\/p>\n

Due to the shorter growing season and cooler climate of the high country, hybrid grapes varieties are more widely grown. \u00a0Seyval Blanc, Marquette, Marechal Foch, Frontenac, and Vidal Blanc are some of the most popular varieties. \u00a0You can also find vinifera varieties in smaller quantities such as Riesling and Pinot Noir.<\/p>\n

\"Vineyard

Vineyard at Grandfather Mountain Vineyard & Winery – Banner Elk, NC<\/p><\/div>\n

Also, most vineyards are planted on slopes with angles of 30 degrees or greater. \u00a0This also means vineyards tend to be terraced to prevent erosion. \u00a0Due to this harvesting is mostly done by hand.<\/p>\n

The High Country is a popular destination in any time of year. \u00a0From Christmas tree farms and skiing in the winter to the blooms of late spring and summer to the colorful leaves of fall, there’s plenty to enjoy year round. \u00a0Plus, there’s great wine too!<\/p>\n

Quick Facts<\/h3>\n

Name: \u00a0Appalachian High Country<\/h4>\n

Petitioner:<\/strong>\u00a0 Johnnie James, owner of Bethel Valley Farms on behalf of the High Country Wine Growers Association<\/p>\n

Effective Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 November 28, 2016<\/p>\n

Square Miles:<\/strong>\u00a0 2,400<\/p>\n

Counties within boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0 All or Portions of\u00a0Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Mitchell, and Watauga Counties in North Carolina; Carter and Johnson Counties in Tennessee; and Grayson County in Virginia<\/p>\n

Geography:<\/strong> \u00a0Elevation ranges from 1338 ft to over 6000 ft with most vineyards planted between 2290 ft to 4630 ft<\/p>\n

Climate:<\/strong>\u00a0 The average annual temperature is 51.5 degrees with a growing season that averages 139 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

Soil:<\/strong>\u00a0 Derived from igneous and metamorphic rocks such as granite and gneiss; Well-drained with a fine, loamy texture<\/p>\n

Source: \u00a0TTB Website<\/a><\/p>\n

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

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