USA.–South-West
SOUTH-WEST IS– States– 4 @Dallas, Phoenix
- WHITE= | RED= **Refer to “STATES” For Detailed Grape Varietal Information.
GEOGRAPHY– USA., REGION-South-West
- BORDER-West Region(West), Mexico(South), Central United States(East)
- STATES-Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas
TOPOGRAPHY– Features- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”
- SLOPES/ Rocky Mounains
SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
CLIMATE– “Continental”
VITICULTURE– CHALLENGES– Heat, Drought
VINICULTURE–
- While Producing Wine From Estate Grown Grape, South-West United States Has a History of Sourcing Grapes From California, Oregon and Washington and Shipping the Harvest by Refrigerated Freight to Produce Out of State Wine.
- GEOGRAPHIC DISCLAIMER~ “To Understand the Wine World and Benefit From DtheV.com an Understanding of the South-West United States Geography is Needed and the Ability to Visualize Its Topography. This Chapter is Organized In a North to South / East to West Orientation and Intended to Be Researched and Memorized as So.”
COLORADO State @Denver
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault, Malbec, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Colorado, LATITUDE: 39.5° ‘N’
- BORDERS-Utah(West), New Mexico(South)
- Sub-Zones/ AVA’s- Grand Valley AVA., West Elks AVA.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Rocky Mountains/ Front Range, +Alt. 6,416ft.
- On~Gunnison~River~Tributary~Colorado~River~
- VITICULTURE- 450 ac. Planted
- VINICULTURE- Numbers of Wineries- 150 (145 Bonded/ 5 Virtual) “As of 2020”, #12 State/ USA.
- Estates/ Producers-(Not Located In Demarcated AVA.)– Balistreri, BookCliff, Boulder Creek
- CLIMATE- “Continental” *Summers– Short Growing Season
- **Refer to “CLIMATE/ Altitudes” For Detailed Information.
- **Refer to “CLIMATE/ Altitudes” For Detailed Information.
GRAND VALLEY AVA. @Grand Junction
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Gewurtztraminer, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Colorado(West), LATITUDE: 39.06° ‘N‘
- COUNTY-Mesa, @Hw.#70
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Grand)”, SLOPES/ Rocky Mountains/ Front Range, +Alt.?
- ON PLAIN/ Western High Plain, On~Gunnison~River~Tributary~Colorado~River~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Sandy
- CLIMATE- “Continental”, *Summers– Warm/ Dry | *Winters– Cold/ Wet, Snow
- VITICULTURE- ? ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- BookCliff, Canyon Wild, Colterris, Infinite Monkey, Storm Cellar, Two Rivers
- Vineyards- Ferrante
WEST ELKS AVA. @Paonia
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Riesling
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Pinot Noir
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Colorado(West-Central), COUNTY-Delta
- @Hw.#92/ #133
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly/ Flat-Basin/ Valley(Gunnison)”
- SLOPES/ Rocky Mountains/ West Elks Mountains/ Front Range, +Alt.5.000 ft.-6,400 ft.
- ON PLAIN/ Western High Plain
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Loam
- CLIMATE- “Continental”
- VITICULTURE- ? ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Black Ridge, Terror Creek
- Vineyards- Terror Creek ‘Estate'(Highest Vineyard In America 6,400 ft.)
ARIZONA ‘State’
- WHITE= | RED= **Refer to “AVA.’s” For Detailed Grape Varietal Information.
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Arizona, LATITUDE: 31°- 36° ‘N‘
- BORDERS-California(West), Mexico(South)
- Sub-Zones/ AVA’s- Sonoita AVA., Verde Valley AVA., Willcox AVA.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilling”
- CLIMATE- “Arid” With “Continental” Influences
- VINICULTURE- Numbers of Wineries- 92 (77 Bonded/ 15 Virtual) “As of 2020”, #17 State/ USA.
- CULTURE-
VERDE VALLEY AVA. (Un-Official) @Cornville
- WHITE= Malvasia Bianca, Viognier
- RED= Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petite Sirah, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannas
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Arizona(North), COUNTRY– ?
- Near Sedona-City(10mi), CITIES-Clarkdale, Cottonwood, @Hw.#260 & 89
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Valley(Verde)”, On~Oak~Creek~Tributary~Verde~River~
- SLOPES/ Mingus Mountains, +Alt. 3,700ft.- 3,800ft.
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic”
- CLIMATE- “Desert” With “Continental” Influences
- VITICULTURE- ? ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Alcantara, Arizona Stronghold, Burning Tree, Clear Creek, Echo Canyon, Javelina Leap, Oak Creek, Page Springs(E./ 20ac.), Tumbleweed
- Vineyards– Dos Padres, Home
- CULTURE- ACADEMIC~ ~Yavapai College~ Viticulture & Enology Program
SONOITA AVA. @Sonoita
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Malvasia, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Arizona(South-East), COUNTRY– ?
- South-East of Tucson-City( mi.), @Hw.#83
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Basin”
- SLOPES/ Santa Rita/ Huachuca/ Whetstone Mountains, +Alt. 4,500ft.- 5,000ft.
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Gravelly Loam
- CLIMATE- “Desert” With “Continental” Influences
- VITICULTURE- ? ac. Planted, CHALLENGES– Heat, Drought
- Estates/ Producers- Callaghan, Flying Leap, Rancho Rosso, Sonoita, Village of Elgin
WILLCOX AVA. @Willcox
- WHITE= Malvasia Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Arizona(South), COUNTY– ?
- East of Tucson-City( mi.), @Hw.#10
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ Chiricahua Foothills, +Alt. 5,200ft.
- On~Turkey~Creek~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Loamy, Sand
- CLIMATE- “Desert” With “Continental” Influences
- VITICULTURE- ? ac. Planted
- CHALLENGES – Humidity, Monsoon Rain
- VINICULTURE-
- Estates/ Producers- Aridus(E.?40ac.), Carlson Creek, Deep Sky, Fort Bowie, Keeling Schaefer, Lawrence Dunham, Passion Cellars, Pillbury, Sand-Reckoner, Zarpara
NEW MEXICO State
- WHITE= | RED= **Refer to “AVA.’s” For Detailed Grape Varietal Information.
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-New Mexico, LATITUDE: 31°- 37° ‘N‘
- BORDERS: Arizona(West), Texas(South-East)
- Sub-Zones/ AVA’s- Mesilla Valley AVA., Middle Rio Grande Valley AVA., Mimbres Valley AVA.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Melilla, Rio Grande, Mimbres)”
- SLOPES/ ?, +Alt. 5,000ft.
- CLIMATE- “Arid” with “Continental” Influences
- VINICULTURE- Numbers of Wineries- 55 (53 Bonded/ 2 Virtual) “As of 2020”, #29 State/ USA.
MESILLA VALLEY AVA. @Dona Ana
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Malvasia, Muscat Alexandria, Riesling, Viognier
- RED= Black Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Merlot, Mourvedre, Zinfandel
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-New Mexico( ), COUNTRY– ?
- (Laps)Texas
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Valley(Mesilla)”
- SLOPES/ Organ Mountains, +Alt. ?, On~Rio~Grande~River~
- CLIMATE- “Arid” With “Continental” Influences, *Summer– Hot, Dry
- VITICULTURE- 40 ac.Planted
- Estates/ Producers- La Vina Winery, St. Clair Winery
MIDDLE RIO GRANDE VALLEY AVA. @Albuquerque
- WHITE= Riesling
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-New Mexico(Central), COUNTRY– ?
- Rio Grande Valley From Santa Fe to Belen
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Alt. 4,000ft.- 6,500ft., On~Rio~Grande~River~
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Desert” Influence
- *Summers– Warm Days/ Cool Nights | *Winters– Sub-Freezing
- VITICULTURE- 278,400 ac./ ? Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Acequia, Anasazi Fields, Camino Real, Casa Rondena, Corrales, Gruet, Jaramillo, Milagro, Pasando Teimpo, Sheehan
MIMBRES VALLEY AVA. @Deming
- WHITE= Chardonnay
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Merlot, Refosco, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-New Mexico(South-West), COUNTRY– ?
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Valley(Minbres)”, SLOPES/ ?, +Alt. 4.000ft.- 6,000ft.
- (Watershed) On~Mimbres~River~
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Desert” Influence
- VITICULTURE- 2,000 ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- La Chiripada, Luna Rossa, St. Clair
TEXAS State
- WHITE= Albariño, Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli, Riesling, Roussanne, Vermentino, Viognier
- –Hybrid– Lenoir AKA=Black Spanish
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Garnacha, Garaciano, Malbec, Merlot, Montepulciano, Mourvedre, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tannat, Primitivo
- –Hybrid– Blanc du Bois
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas, LATITUDE: 31.9° ‘N‘
- BORDERS-Mexico(South), New Mexico(West)
- Sub-Zones/ AVA.s- Bell Mountain AVA., Davis Mountain AVA., Escondido Valley AVA., Fredricksberg AVA,, High Plains AVA,, Hill Country AVA,, Mesilla Valley AVA., Texoma AVA.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley(Escondido, Mesilla)”
- On~Gulf of Mexico~
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Arid” Influence
- VITICULTURE- 6,000 ac. Planted, #5 State/ USA. In Wine Production.
- CHALLENGES- Hot, Dry, Drought
- VINICULTURE- Numbers of Wineries- 406 (365 Bonded/ 41 Virtual) “As of 2020”, #5 State/ USA.
- CULTURE- WINE SQUARES~ ~Grapevine Downtown Tasting Rooms~ Grapevine, Dallas
- FESTIVALS~ ~Dallas Wine & Food Festival~ (May)
- ~Austin Wine~ (April/ Austin)
- ~Austin Wine~ (April/ Austin)
- FESTIVALS~ ~Dallas Wine & Food Festival~ (May)
MESILLA VALLEY AVA. @Dona Ana
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Malvasia, Muscat Alexandria, Riesling, Viognier
- RED= Black Muscat, Cabernet Sauvignon, Dolcetto, Merlot, Mourvedre, Zinfandel
- GEOGRAPHY– USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas(West), COUNTY– ?, (Laps)New Mexico
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Valley(Mesilla)”
- SLOPES/ Organ Mountains, On~Rio~Grande~River~
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Arid” Influences, *Summers– Hot, Dry
- VITICULTURE- 40 ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Hof, St. Clair Winery, La Vina Winery
TEXAS DAVIS MOUNTAIN AVA. @
- WHITE= Sauvignon Blanc
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas(West), COUNTY-Jeff Davis
- Near Chihuahuan Desert & Davis Mountains
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Davis Mountains, +Alt. 4,500ft.
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Volcanic” Granite, Loam, Limestone
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Arid” Influences, *Summer– Hot, Dry
- VITICULTURE- 27,000 ac./ 80 ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Pleasant Hill
ESCONDIDO VALLEY AVA. @Pecos
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas(West), COUNTY-Pecos
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling/ Valley(Escondido)”
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Arid” Influences, *Summers– Hot, Dry
- VITICULTURE- ? ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Genevieve Wines
TEXAS HIGH PLAIN AVA. @Lubbock
- WHITE= Albarino, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Malvasia, Muscat Canelli, Muscat Giallo, Marsanne, Roussanne, Trebbiano, Vermentino, Viognier
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Dolcetto, Garnacha, Graciano, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tannat, Tempranillo, Terlodego
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas(North-West), COUNTY– ?
- West of Lubbock-City( mi.), @Hw.#84/ #87
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, ON PLAIN/ High Plain
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Arid” Influence
- VITICULTURE- 5,000 ac. Planted, CHALLENGES- Hot, Drought
- Estates/ Producers- Bending Branch, Brennan, Cap Rock, Duchman Family, Liano Estacado, Lost Draw, McPherson, Pedernales Cellars, Pheasant Ridge(50ac.), Ron Yates, Spicewood
- Vineyards- Bingham, Brennan, Diamante Doble Dos, Farmhouse, Oswald, Reddy, Signor, Spicewood, Valley Mills
- CULTURE-
- PIONEERS~ ~Clinton “Doc” McPherson~ “High Plains” First to Plant Vineyards In Area.
TEXOMA AVA. @Texoma
- WHITE= Chardonnay
- RED= Cabernet Sauvigon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas(North-Central), COUNTY– ?
- North of Dallas-City(50 mi.)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, On~Lake~Texoma~
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary” Alluvial, Silty Loam, Clay
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Arid” Influences, +Diurnal Shifts(+35°)
- VITICULTURE- ? ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-
TEXAS HILL COUNTRY AVA. @Austin
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Muscat Canelli, Riesling, Vermentino, Viognier
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan, Malbec, Montepulciano, Primitivo
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas(Central), COUNTY– ?
- West of Austin-City( mi,), @Hw.#290
- CITIES-Austin, Driftwood, Dripping Springs, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, Stonewall
- Sub-Zones/ AVA.’S- Bell Mountain AVA., Fredericksburg AVA.
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, ON PLATEAU/ Edwards
- SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Sub-Tropical” Influences
- *Summers– Hot, Humid | *Winters– Wet, Cold
- VITICULTURE- 800 ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Driftwood, High Valley, Flat Creek(20ac.), Mandola, Texas Hills, Wedding Cake
- Vineyards- Tio Pancho
- CULTURE–
- FESTIVALS~ ~Hill County Wine Festival~ (April)
- ~Grape-Fest~ (September)
- ~Austin Wine Festival~ (May)
- FESTIVALS~ ~Hill County Wine Festival~ (April)
- BELL MOUNTAIN AVA. @
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Colombard
- RED= Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas(Central), COUNTY-Gillespie
- In Texas Hill Country AVA.(Central)
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”, SLOPES/ Bell Mountain, +Alt.?
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Sub-Tropical” Influences
- *Summers– Hot, Humid | *Winters– Cold, Wet
- VITICULTURE- ? ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers-
- FREDERICKSBURG AVA. @Fredericksburb
- WHITE= Chardonnay, Muscat(Canelli), Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
- RED= Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Muscat(Black)
- GEOGRAPHY- USA., REGION-South-West, STATE-Texas(Central), COUNTY– Gillespie
- In Texas Hill Country AVA.(Central), @Hw.#290
- TOPOGRAPHY- “Flat/ Rolling”
- CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Sub-Tropical” Influences
- *Summers– Hot, Humid, Dry | *Winters– Cold, Wet
- VITICULTURE- 60 ac. Planted
- Estates/ Producers- Becker(Co.-Op.), Torre di Pietra(80ac.)
- Vineyards– Brenda Canada, Newsom
- CULTURE- PIONEERS~ ~German Immigrants~ First to Cultivate Vines in Mid 1800’s.
- GOING THERE- FESTIVALS~ ~Fredericksburg Wine Festival~ (October)
**Refer to “BIBLIOGRAPHY/ SOURCES” For Details On Scholarly Works Referenced