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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Cool |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
Larger with warmer and dryer conditions. Protected by the coastal hills up to 900m.
Mendocino County notes: Located north of Sanoma County, it is large and diverse |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape |
Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed. |
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Red |
Syrah / Shiraz Grape |
Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins. |
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Red |
Zinfandel / Primitivo Grape |
Grape notes: Ripens unevenly; a given bunch will have over ripe grapes next to under ripe grapes. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
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White |
Gewurztraminer Grape |
Grape notes: This is an aromatic grape; its nose intensity will likely be pronounced. |
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White |
Riesling Grape |
Grape notes: Susceptible to botrytis |
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Wines(s) |
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