Lamorinda AVA

Lamorinda AVA encompasses hilly terrain around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda east of the Oakland Hills. moderate bay influence balanced by warm sheltered slopes, clay loams and weathered sedimentary upland soils, and varied exposures shape small-production Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay.

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Overview

Lamorinda AVA occupies hilly terrain around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda east of the Oakland Hills. Its vineyards vary by elevation, slope, and distance from marine influence. Moderate bay influence balanced by warm sheltered slopes guide ripening, while clay loams and weathered sedimentary upland soils influence drainage and vigor. Its clearest wine identity is small-production Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay; linked vineyards and nested areas provide deeper specificity.

Geography & Climate

The AVA encompasses hilly terrain around Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda east of the Oakland Hills, with slopes, elevations, and exposures creating important variation.

Soils

Clay loams and weathered sedimentary upland soils influence water retention, drainage, rooting depth, and vigor.

Wine Styles

The area is best represented by small-production Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, and Chardonnay.