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The Grand Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Mesa County Colorado surrounding the cities of Grand Junction and Palisade. The AVA is defined as the irrigated agricultural area served by canals within the Grand Valley of the Colorado River.The AVA encompasses 32000 acres. The terrain is varied ranging from alluvial soils along the Colorado River to stony and loamy soils on mesas. Climate is high desert subject to swings of temperature and wide diurnal variation.

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area total (km2)
1.29499e+08
growing grape
Merlot, Cinsaut, Sangiovese, Viognier, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Muscat (grape), Sémillon, Black Muscat, Muscat Ottonel
is part of wine region
Colorado wine
location
United States
type
American Viticultural Area

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