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• Centered around the Santa Cruz Mountains and three counties in California: Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo
• Ranges from Half Moon Bay and Woodside in the north (about 30 miles south of San Francisco) to Mount Madonna and Gilroy inland in the south (30 miles south of San Jose 
• AVA area was approved in 1981
• One sub-appellation, Ben Lomond Mountain, exists within the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
• The mountains, the Pacific Ocean, and the nearby San Francisco Bay have a wide ranging affect on the appellation
• Several microclimates in the region-depending on the elevation of the land and on which side of the mountain it is on
• Most vineyards lie at the 2,000 foot level, although a few are planted as low as 800 feet
• Recognized for its diverse high-elevation microclimates, mountain terrain and low crop levels (creating concentrated fruit flavors)
• Most notable varietals are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon
• Vineyards in this area have been severely affected by Pierce’s disease in the past