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The '''Texas High Plains AVA''' is an [[American Viticultural Area]] located in the [[Texas panhandle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gotexanwine.org/findwinesandwineries/appellations.html|title= The Wine Growing Regions of Texas|publisher=Texas Wine / Texas Dept. of Agriculture|date=2006|accessdate=2007-12-16}}</ref> The [[appellation]] is the second largest American Viticultural Area in Texas, and covers an area of over {{convert|8000000|acre|km2|0}}. Most of the vineyards are on flat terrain at elevations between {{convert|3000|ft|m|0}} and {{convert|4000|ft|m|0}} [[above sea level]]. The Texas plains can be very dry, so most vineyards are [[irrigation|irrigated]] with water from the [[Ogallala Aquifer]]. |
The '''Texas High Plains AVA''' is an [[American Viticultural Area]] located in the [[Texas panhandle]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gotexanwine.org/findwinesandwineries/appellations.html|title= The Wine Growing Regions of Texas|publisher=Texas Wine / Texas Dept. of Agriculture|date=2006|accessdate=2007-12-16}}</ref> The [[appellation]] is the second largest American Viticultural Area in Texas, and covers an area of over {{convert|8000000|acre|km2|0}}. Most of the vineyards are on flat terrain at elevations between {{convert|3000|ft|m|0}} and {{convert|4000|ft|m|0}} [[above sea level]]. The Texas plains can be very dry, so most vineyards are [[irrigation|irrigated]] with water from the [[Ogallala Aquifer]].<ref name="appellation_america"/> |
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 Cap*Rock Winery near Lubbock, Texas | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
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| Year established | 1993[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Texas |
| Total area | 8,000,000 acres (32,375 km2)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 3,500 acres (14 km2)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Muscat Canelli, Orange Muscat, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier |
The Texas High Plains AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the Texas panhandle.[3] The appellation is the second largest American Viticultural Area in Texas, and covers an area of over 8,000,000 acres (32,375 km2). Most of the vineyards are on flat terrain at elevations between 3,000 feet (914 m) and 4,000 feet (1,219 m) above sea level. The Texas plains can be very dry, so most vineyards are irrigated with water from the Ogallala Aquifer.[2]
Wineries
There are at least six wineries located within the Texas High Plains AVA, although many wineries outside of the AVA source grapes from the high plains.[4]
See also
References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.144 Texas High Plains." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Nov. 15, 2007.
- ^ a b c Appellation America (2007). "Texas High Plains (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Nov. 15, 2007.
- ^ "The Wine Growing Regions of Texas". Texas Wine / Texas Dept. of Agriculture. 2006. Retrieved 2007-12-16.
- ^ "List of Wineries by County". Wine Society of Texas. 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-08-10. Retrieved 2007-12-16.