Niagara Escarpment AVA
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| Niagara Escarpment AVA (Wine Region) | |
| Appellation type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2005[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | New York |
| Total area | 18,000 acres (7,284 ha)[2] |
| Grapes produced | Baco Noir, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Catawba, Chancellor, Chardonnay, Concord, Diamond, Merlot, Niagara, Pinot Noir, Riesling, Seyval Blanc, Siegfried, Steuben, Vidal Blanc[3] |
The Niagara Escarpment AVA is an American Viticultural Area in the New York state portion of the Niagara Escarpment. The area was officially recognized as an AVA on October 11th, 2005, by ruling of the United States Department of the Treasury Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau.[4] The oldest winery in the region dates to the 19th century, but the regions growth began in the 1990s with the opening of a dozen new wineries. There are 10 wineries making up the Niagara Wine Trail. This wine region is less developed than the Niagara Peninsula wineries on the Canadian side of the Niagara River.
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[edit] Wineries
- The Winery at Marjim Manor - Appleton, New York
- Schulze Vineyards & Winery - Appleton, New York
- Chiappone Cellars Winery - Newfane, New York (not officially part of the Niagara Wine Trail region)
- Warm Lake Estate - Lockport, New York
- Niagara Landing Wine Cellars
- Varallo Vineyards - Spring Lake, New York
- Vizcarra Vineyards at Becker Farms - Gasport, New York
- Freedom Run Winery
- Eveningside Vineyards
- Honeymoon Trail Winery - Rochester, New York
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.186 Niagara Escarpment." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 31, 2008.
- ^ Wine Institute, The (2008). "American Viticultural Areas by State". Retrieved Jan. 31, 2008.
- ^ Appellation America (2007). "Niagara Escarpment (NY) (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 31, 2008.
- ^ Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 173 / Thursday, September 8, 2005 / Rules and Regulations, page 53300 - Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau 27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. TTB–33; Re: Notice No. 33 RIN 1513–AA97. Establishment of the Niagara Escarpment Viticultural Area (2004R–589P)
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