Mendocino Ridge AVA

Mendocino Ridge AVA ( recognized since 27 October 1997) is an American Viticultural Area in the U.S. state of California. The area is located in the administrative area of ​​Mendocino County. The wine-growing area with a protected designation of origin is separated only by a few small mountain ranges from the Pacific Ocean. Despite the impressive size of the defined area actually suitable for growing grapes are seldom required. The majority of the area is covered with the coast redwood and Douglas fir. Although since the end of the 19th century are known plantations, the area under vines currently amounts to only 30 acres. Most important grape is the Zinfandel.