Ramona Valley AVA

  • Located 28 miles (45 km) northeast of the city of San Diego in San Diego County, centered around the town of Ramona, California
  • Designated AVA in January, 2006
  • The valley has an average vineyard elevation of 1,400 feet (430 m) and an annual average rainfall of 16.5 inches (41.9 cm)
  • Hot days and cool nights, influenced by the coastal marine layer and fog
  • Varietalg grown here include: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, Tempranillo, Grenache, Mission, Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat, Syrah, Petite Sirah, Marsanne, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon Blanc, Mourvedre, Barbera, Viognier, Nebbiolo and others