Varieties Produced

There are over 4,000 acres of grapevines in the Petaluma Gap AVA. Seventy-five percent of the grapes grown here are Pinot Noir, with the remaining almost evenly split between Chardonnay and Syrah. There are a few vineyards that grow other varieties including Albariño, Riesling, Viognier, Grenache, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon.


CLIMATE

Located in northern Marin and southern Sonoma counties, the Petaluma Gap AVA enjoys a mild Mediterranean climate characterized by warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
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