| Wine region | |
 | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1984[1] 1986 Amended[2] 1987 Amended[3] 2004 Amended[4] |
| Years of wine industry | 205[5] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, South Coast AVA, Riverside County |
| Climate region | Region II,III,IV[1] |
| Heat units | 3598 GDD units[1] |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 10 to 20 in (250–510 mm)[6] |
| Soil conditions | decomposed granitic rocky and sandy loam[1] |
| Total area | 33,000 acres (52 sq mi)[1] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 500 acres (200 ha)[7] |
| No. of vineyards | 42[5] |
| Grapes produced | Black Muscat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Cinsault, Cortese, Dolcetto, Gamay noir, Gewurztraminer, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscat Canelli, Muscat of Alexandria, Nebbiolo, Orange Muscat, Palomino, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Rubired, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Tannat, Viognier, Zinfandel[8] |
| Varietals produced | 30[5] |
| No. of wineries | 50[5] |
Temecula Valley is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the Temecula Valley, located in southwestern Riverside County, California against the eastern slopes of the Santa Ana Mountains. It was initially established by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury as "Temecula" on October 22, 1984 after reviewing petitions submitted by the Rancho California/Temecula Winegrowers Association and Callaway Vineyard and Winery, Temecula, California in 1981. The petitioners originally proposed to establish a viticultural area in Riverside County to be named "Temecula," "Murrieta," and "Rancho California" but the ATF did not adopt it.[6][9][10] In 2004, it was renamed "Temecula Valley" by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), approving the 2001 petition submitted by the Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association. The petition stated the name change would provide a more accurate description of the Temecula geography and greater clarity as to its location for wine consumers and the public. The petition did not request any change to the established AVA boundaries. This was the first AVA to change its name after the initial approval.[4] Temecula Valley encompasses 33,000 acres (52 sq mi) and 5,000 acres (8 sq mi) is located in a "protected" area referred to as the Citrus/Vineyard Zone. This area is generally located in and around the Rancho California Road area within Riverside County. County guidelines strictly enforce the number of acres needed to build a winery, lodging and other limited housing and commercial ventures.[7]
- ^ a b c d e "Establishment of the Temecula Viticultura! Area" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. ATF-188; Re: Notice Nos. 416 and 438] Final Rule). Federal Register. 49 (206). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 42563–42567. October 23, 1984.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Revision of the Boundary of the Temecula Viticultura! Area" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. ATF-221; Re: Notice No. 571] Final Rule). Federal Register. 51 (5). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 749–750. January 6, 1986. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "§ 9.50 [Amended]" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. ATF-221; Re: Notice No. 571] Final Rule). Federal Register. 52 (39). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 5958. January 6, 1986. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b "Temecula Valley Viticultural Area (2001R–280P)" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. TTB–10; Re: ATF Notice No. 958] RIN 1513–AA40 Final Rule). Federal Register. 69 (75). Alcohol, Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury: 20823–20825. April 19, 2004. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c d "Premier Wine Country". Temecula Wine. Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association. 2024.
- ^ a b "Petition for Establishment of the Viticultura! Area - "Temecula"". TTB.gov. Rancho Califomia/Temecula Winegrowers Association. June 15, 1981. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b Newcomb, Michael, Esq. (2009). "Starting a Winery in Temecula". Newcomb Law.com. Archived from the original on July 14, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2008.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Temecula Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on May 19, 2008. Retrieved January 23, 2008.
- ^ "Temecula, Murrieta, and Rancho California Viticultural Areas" (27 CFR Part 9 [Notice No. 4161] Proposed). Federal Register. 47 (144). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 32450–32457. July 27, 1982. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Petition To Establish the Viticultura! Areas of Temecula, Murrieta And Rancho California". TTB.gov. Callaway Vineyard and Winery. September 11, 1981. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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