Wine area
Inwood Valley AVA
Inwood Valley AVA is a designated wine appellation located within the California region of United States. Inwood Valley AVA encompasses a small enclosed valley in Shasta County. warm northern inland days with cool nighttime drainage, alluvial valley loams and rocky volcanic foothill soils, and varied exposures shape small-production Cabernet Sauvignon and other warm-climate wines.
Overview
Inwood Valley AVA occupies a small enclosed valley in Shasta County. Elevation, terrain, and distance from marine influence create meaningful local differences. Warm northern inland days with cool nighttime drainage guide ripening, while alluvial valley loams and rocky volcanic foothill soils influence drainage and vigor. Its clearest identity is small-production Cabernet Sauvignon and other warm-climate wines; vineyard and producer links provide deeper specificity.
History
Winegrowing preceded federal recognition of Inwood Valley AVA as a distinct American Viticultural Area. Modern growers increasingly match varieties to its climate and terrain.
Geography
The AVA encompasses a small enclosed valley in Shasta County, with slopes, elevations, and exposures creating important variation.
Climate
Warm northern inland days with cool nighttime drainage distinguish its growing season from neighboring areas.
Soils
Alluvial valley loams and rocky volcanic foothill soils influence water retention, drainage, rooting depth, and vigor.
Wine styles
The area is best represented by small-production Cabernet Sauvignon and other warm-climate wines.
Notable features
The interaction of a small enclosed valley in Shasta County, climate, and soils gives the AVA a memorable California identity.
Producers
More public records will be added as coverage expands.