The Lime Kiln Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the larger Cienega Valley AVA in San Benito County, California. This appellation spans 2,300 acres and was granted AVA status in 1982. The soil in the region is composed of foundations of limestone and dolomite with sandy, gravelly loam above. The area has a wide diurnal temperature variation of up to 50 °F, with daytime temperatures in 85 °F to 95 °F range during the summer growing seasons. The AVA is home to old vines' Mourvèdre plantings.
Lime Kiln Valley
wine growing region of California
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Lime Kiln Valley AVA
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