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Creston District AVA

Creston District AVA
Wine region
TypeAmerican Viticultural Area
Year established2014[1][2]
CountryUnited States
Part ofCalifornia, Central Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles AVA
Other regions in California, Central Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo County, Paso Robles AVAAdelaida District AVA, El Pomar District AVA, Paso Robles Estrella District AVA, Paso Robles Geneseo District AVA, Paso Robles Highlands District AVA, Paso Robles Willow Creek District AVA, San Juan Creek AVA, San Miguel District AVA, Santa Margarita Ranch AVA, Templeton Gap District AVA
Climate regionRegion III[1]
Precipitation (annual average)11.5 inches (292.1 mm)[1]
Soil conditionsOld, well developed terrace and hillside soils; mix of granitic and sedimentary rocks[1]
Total area46,794 acres (73 sq mi)[2]
Size of planted vineyards1,365 acres (552 ha)[3]
No. of vineyards14[3]
Varietals producedCabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah.[3]

Creston District is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in the south east portion of the Paso Robles viticultural area in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California. It is located in the vicinity of the small community of Creston and was established on October 9, 2014 by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury after reviewing the petitions submitted in 2007 by the Paso Robles American Viticultural Area Committee (PRAVAC) to establish 11 new viticultural areas located entirely within the existing Paso Robles viticultural area adjacent to the northern boundary of San Luis Obispo County. The proposed viticultural areas were: Adelaida District, Creston District, El Pomar District, Paso Robles Estrella District, Paso Robles Geneseo District, Paso Robles Highlands District, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, San Juan Creek, San Miguel District, Santa Margarita Ranch, and Templeton Gap District.[1][4]

Terroir

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Topography and Climate

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Creston District encompasses 46,794 acres (73 sq mi) with 1,365 acres (552 ha) of cultivated vineyards.[5][3] It lies on an old erosional plateau at the base of the La Panza Range with alluvial terraces and fans of Huerhuero Creek. The area rises 1,000 to 2,000 feet (300–610 m) in elevation and the average annual rainfall is 11.5 inches (292 mm).[2][6]

Soil

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The district soil is old, well developed terrace and hillside mix composed of granite and sedimentary rocks.[1]

Viticulture

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Notable vineyards within Creston District include Chateau Margene, Parrish Vineyard, Creston Vineyard 85 and B & E Vineyard.[3] The most widely planted varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Establishment of the Adelaida District, Creston District, El Pomar District, Paso Robles Estrella District, Paso Robles Geneseo District, Paso Robles Highlands District, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, San Juan Creek, San Miguel District, Santa Margarita Ranch, and Templeton Gap District Viticultural Areas" (27 CFR 9 Docket No. TTB-2013-0009 {T.D.TTB-125 Ref: Notice No. 140]). Federal Register. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: 60954–60968. October 19, 2014.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  2. ^ a b c "Paso Robles AVA: 11 Viticultural Areas". Paso Robles Wine Country.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Wine Region: Creston District". Everywine. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015.
  4. ^ Leslie, Kaytlyn (October 8, 2014). "11 new grape-growing areas will be created in North County". San Luis Obispo Tribune. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "Proposed Establishment of the Adelaida District, Creston District, El Pomar District, Paso Robles Estrella District, Paso Robles Geneseo District, Paso Robles Highlands District, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, San Juan Creek, San Miguel District, Santa Margarita Ranch, and Templeton Gap District Viticultural Areas" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB-2013-0009; Notice No. 140] RIN 1513-AB47 Proposed). Federal Register. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury: 58051–58087. September 20, 2013.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
  6. ^ "PETITION TO ESTABLISH THE "CRESTON DISTRICT" AMERICAN VITICULTURAL AREA". TTB.gov. Paso Robles Viticultural Area Committee. April 23, 2007.Public Domain This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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