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Rocky Knob AVA

Rocky Knob AVA

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The Rocky Knob AVA is an American Viticultural Area in a mountainous area east of the Blue Ridge Parkway in southwest Virginia. The AVA includes portions of Floyd and Patrick counties. The area is located on the eastern slopes of the Blue Ridge Mountains near the towns of Woolwine and Meadows of Dan and astride the Blue Ridge Parkway. It was established in 1983 and encompasses 9,000 acres (36 km2). The soil is primarily loam and gravel and is well-drained. Rocky Knob AVA was named for the eponymously named mountainous recreational area located within the AVA.[4]

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Climate

The elevations in the Rocky Knob AVA range from 1,600 feet (490 m) to 3,574 feet (1,089 m) above sea level. Strong winds at these elevations help protect grapes from fungus and mildew conditions. The average rainfall is 43.10 inches (1,095 mm) per year.[4] The vineyards are located in hardiness zones 6b and 7a.

References

  1. [1]
    "§ 9.43 Rocky Knob" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. (e-CFR). February 12, 2012. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. [2]
    "American Viticultural Areas by State". Wine Institute. 2008. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008.
  3. [3]
    "Rocky Knob (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on September 12, 2013. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. [4]
    "Rocky Knob Wine". Wine Searcher.

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