Comptche
The Comptche appellation was established in 2024 and covers 1,739 acres across Mendocino. It sits inside North Coast.
| Established | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Area | 1,739 acres · 3 sq miles |
| Counties | Mendocino |
| Part of | North Coast |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR nan |
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How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Michael Nolan, local vineyard owners.
1,739 acres
Neighbouring appellations
The boundary, as written into law
Every American wine appellation is defined in federal regulations by walking the boundary landmark by landmark. The official description of this one begins:
The Comptche viticultural area is located in Mendocino County, California. The boundary of the Comptche viticultural area is as described as follows: (1) The beginning point is on the Comptche map at the intersection of a north-south tributary of the Albion River and an unnamed improved road known locally as Comptche Ukiah Road, section 12, T16N/R16W. From the beginning point, proceed northwest in a straight line,...
Boundary traced by the UC Davis Library from the official descriptions in federal regulation, and released under an open licence. Smoothed for manufacturing. Decorative use only, not for legal boundary determination.