Fennville AVA

Fennville AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established1981[1]
CountryUnited States
Part ofLake Michigan Shore AVA, Michigan
Climate regionContinental
Soil conditionsSandy[2]
Total area75,000 acres (30,351 ha)[3]
Grapes producedCabernet Franc, Chardonel, Chancellor, Chambourcin, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Primitivo, Seyval, Riesling[2]
Fennville AVA

The Fennville AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Allegan County, Michigan. Entirely contained within the larger Lake Michigan Shore AVA, the Fennville AVA borders Lake Michigan on the west, the Kalamazoo River on the north, a game reserve to the east, and the Black River on the south. The soil in the Fennville area is different from surrounding areas, primarily glacial sandy soils. The area's climate is moderated by the nearby Lake Michigan, and few days in the summer growing season exceed 90 °F (32 °C). Grape growers in the area have had success with both Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca wine grapes.[2] The hardiness zone is 6a.

References

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  1. ^ "§9.33 Fennville" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations (e-CFR). Retrieved February 5, 2008.
  2. ^ a b c "Fennville (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on July 20, 2008.
  3. ^ "American Viticultural Areas by State". Wine Institute. 2008. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008.

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