Appalachian High Country AVA
An American Viticultural Area (AVA) is a designated wine grape-growing region in the United States distinguishable by geographic features, with boundaries defined by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) of the United States Department of the Treasury.
The Appalachian High Country was recognized as an American Viticulture Area (AVA) in 2016. There are less than 200 AVA’s in the country! The Appalachian High Country AVA is a large 2,400-sqaure-mile area spanning eight countries and three states.
What our AVA has to offer…
UNPARALEL FLAVORS: The Appalachian High Country AVA fruit tend to be smaller in size and grown in areas with cooler climates and strong winds. The wind stress makes for a stronger vine, allowing grape skins to be thicker, adding more tannins and bolder flavors. We’ve found that hybrid grapes grow extremely well in our cooler climate, creating wines with high acidity and rich fruit flavors.
UNMATCHED ELEVATION: More than half of the vineyards in this AVA are located at or above 3,000 feet in elevation. Most of these vineyards are planted on slopes, meaning the majority of the work is done by hand opposed to machinery. With an elevation of 3,300 feet and our estate hillside vineyard, our flavor profile is unlike any other.
