Martha's Vineyard AVA

Martha 's Vineyard AVA is a January 3, 1985, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives recognized wine region in the U.S. state of Massachusetts.

Location

The American Viticultural Area, Martha 's Vineyard is spread over two islands Martha's Vineyard and Chappaquiddick within the administrative unit Dukes County. Nowadays, mainly the larger island is known as a resort and is busy during the summer months by tourists. Especially around the 4th of July, the American national holiday is visited Martha's Vineyard by over 100,000 visitors. Many famous people and members of the American upper-class mansions on Martha 's Vineyard, what the island has earned the reputation of a Nobel resort.

History

The establishment of the Martha's Vineyard AVA designation of origin in 1985 was quite controversial and has been particularly challenged by the California Winery Heitz Cellars, with its 16 hectares of vineyard named Martha 's Vineyard. The internationally famous winery feared a dilution of the value of his name. The federal supervisory authority argued, however, which is operated on the island since 1602 Viticulture and granted the motion establishing the appellation instead.

Climate

The particular from the Atlantic Ocean climate is slightly warmer than the nearby coastline of Massachusetts. The growing season the vines on the island is close to 3 weeks longer.