AVA

Moon Mountain District

Location: California, United States

Legal name: Moon Mountain District Sonoma County

Region: Sonoma County

Nested under: Sonoma County

Moon Mountain District is an eastern Sonoma mountain AVA on the Mayacamas side of the county. Cabernet Sauvignon is especially important, joined by Zinfandel, Merlot, Syrah, and other structured reds that often show dark fruit, spice, volcanic-soil savor, and firm tannins. For drinkers, the AVA signals Sonoma mountain Cabernet character rather than the cooler Pinot-and-Chardonnay image of western Sonoma.

Notable Rules

Nested under the Sonoma County umbrella in this content model. The federal AVA name is Moon Mountain District Sonoma County.

Also Known As

Moon Mountain AVA, Moon Mountain District Sonoma County, Moon Mountain District Sonoma County AVA

Sources & References

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REFERENCE NOTE

This entry is written as an educational overview and may synthesize public regulatory, historical, and editorial sources. It is not an official regulatory record.