Knights Valley
Location: California, United States
Legal name: Knights Valley
Region: Sonoma County
Nested under: Sonoma County
Knights Valley is an inland, warm Sonoma AVA east of Alexander Valley and close to the Napa County line. Cabernet Sauvignon is the key grape for label recognition, often producing dark-fruited, structured wines with savory spice and mineral notes. The AVA is a bridge in the drinker's mind between Sonoma identity and Napa-like Cabernet conditions.
Notable Rules
Nested under the Sonoma County umbrella in this content model. Knights Valley is an AVA origin designation, not a separate quality class.
Also Known As
Knights Valley AVA
Sources & References
- eCFR 27 CFR Part 9 American Viticultural Areas — Public domain federal regulation (eCFR).
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