{"id":10255,"date":"2022-03-23T05:52:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-23T09:52:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/?p=10255"},"modified":"2024-08-25T20:36:02","modified_gmt":"2024-08-26T00:36:02","slug":"in-the-wine-light-crest-of-blue-ridge-henderson-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/ncwineguys.com\/index.php\/in-the-wine-light-crest-of-blue-ridge-henderson-county\/","title":{"rendered":"In the Wine Light – Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County 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 sixth AVA in North Carolina, the Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County. \u00a0This is the newest AVA in the state located in most of Henderson County, NC including the town of Hendersonville.<\/p>\n

\"Crest

Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA – Elevation Map<\/p><\/div>\n

Name<\/h3>\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, “Henderson County” was added to the name.<\/p>\n

\"Saint

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards – Hendersonville, NC<\/p><\/div>\n

Distinguishing Features<\/h3>\n

The Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County AVA is distinguished from the surrounding areas and other AVAs due to topography and climate. \u00a0At the time of the petition to establish the AVA, there were 14 vineyards and 2 wineries. \u00a0As of this writing, there are four additional tasting rooms open in the AVA.<\/p>\n

\"Burntshirt

Burntshirt Vineyards – Hendersonville, NC<\/p><\/div>\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

\"Stone

Stone Ashe Vineyards – Hendersonville, NC<\/p><\/div>\n

Climate<\/h3>\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

\"Vineyard

Vineyard and Blue Ridge Mountains at Marked Tree Vineyard – Flat Rock, NC<\/p><\/div>\n

The Hendersonville area is a wonderful tourist destination that’s 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

Quick Facts<\/h3>\n

Name: \u00a0Crest of the Blue Ridge Henderson County<\/h4>\n

Petitioner:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Mark 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

Effective Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 August 19, 2019<\/p>\n

Square Miles:<\/strong>\u00a0 215<\/p>\n

Counties within boundaries:<\/strong>\u00a0 Most of Henderson County, NC<\/p>\n

Geography:<\/strong> \u00a0Elevation ranges from 1394 ft to over 4396 ft with mean elevation of 2362 ft<\/p>\n

Climate:<\/strong>\u00a0 The mean annual temperature is 55.5 degrees with a growing season that averages 200 – 220 days.<\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

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