Merritt Island (California)
Island and viticultural area in California
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| Type | American Viticultural Area |
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| Year established | 1983, amended in 1987[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Clarksburg AVA |
| Total area | 5,000 acres (2,023 ha)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Chardonnay[3] Chenin Blanc |
The Merritt Island AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Yolo County, California. Part of the larger Clarksburg AVA, Merritt Island is a 5,000 acres (2,023 ha) island in the Sacramento River Delta. The island is surrounded by Elk Slough, Sutter Slough, and the Sacramento River. The island soil is a very fertile and rich loam. Cool breezes and fog arriving from the nearby San Francisco Bay create a cool maritime climate. Most grapes grown on Merritt Island are used in blends with grapes from other parts of the state.[3] Merritt Island is administered under Reclamation District 150.[4][5][6]
References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.68 Merritt Island." Archived 2012-02-12 at the Wayback Machine Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9—American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.
- ^ Wine Institute (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State" Archived 2008-01-27 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved Jan. 23, 2008.
- ^ a b Appellation America (2007). "Merritt Island (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 28, 2008.
- ^ "MUNICIPAL SERVICE REVIEW AND SPHERE OF INFLUENCE STUDY" (PDF). Yolo Local Agency Formation Commission. 22 February 2018. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Reclamation District 150 Boundary and Sphere of Influence" (PDF). Yolo Local Agency Formation Commission. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
- ^ "Merritt Island - Reclamation District 150". Reclamation District 150. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
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