Rocky Knob
The Rocky Knob appellation was established in 1983 and covers 9,058 acres across Floyd, Patrick.
| Established | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Area | 9,058 acres · 14 sq miles |
| Counties | Floyd, Patrick |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.43 |
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How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Woolwine Winery.
9,058 acres
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:
(1) The beginning point is the intersection of Virginia State Route Nos. 776 and 799 at Connors Grove; (2) Then follow State Route No. 799 south and east to the Blue Ridge Parkway; (3) Then south on the parkway to its first intersection with State Route No. 758; (4) Then follow State Route No. 758 east to the intersection of State Route No. 726 at the southern boundary of the Rocky Knob Recreation Area; (5) Then...
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.