McDowell Valley
The McDowell Valley appellation was established in 1982 and covers 2,221 acres across Mendocino. It sits inside Mendocino.
| Established | 1982 |
|---|---|
| Area | 2,221 acres · 3 sq miles |
| Counties | Mendocino |
| Part of | Mendocino, North Coast |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.36 |
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How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by McDowell Valley Vineyards, Inc. and 10 other property owners within the boundaries of McDowell Valley, Mendocino County, California.
2,221 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:
(2) Then southerly along the section line between Sections 22 and 21 approximately 1700 feet to the intersection of the section line and the ridge line (highest elevation line) between the McDowell Creek Valley and the Dooley Creek Valley. (3) Then southeasterly along the ridge line (highest elevation line) to the intersection of the ridge line and the 1000-foot contour line in Section 27. (4) Then southeasterly and...
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.