Mendocino Ridge
The Mendocino Ridge appellation was established in 1997 and covers 84,224 acres across Mendocino. It contains 1 sub-appellations.
| Established | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Area | 84,224 acres · 132 sq miles |
| Counties | Mendocino |
| Part of | Mendocino, North Coast |
| Contains | 1 smaller appellations |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.158 |
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Inside this appellation
How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Steve Alden, Mendocino Ridge Quality Alliance.
84,224 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 Mendocino Ridge viticultural area is located within Mendocino County, California. Within the boundary description that follows, the viticultural area starts at the 1200 foot elevation (contour line) and encompasses all areas at or above the 1200 foot elevation line. The boundaries of the Mendocino Ridge viticultural area, using landmarks and points of reference found on appropriate U.S.G.S. maps, follow. (1)...
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.