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The Hames Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Monterey County California at about 35°52’N 120°52’W about 2 km west of US Route 101. It became an AVA in 1994. It is part of the larger Monterey AVA and is located at the southern end of the Salinas Valley in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Range. The soil in the valley is shale and loam and the climate is slightly warmer than other regions of Monterey.

area total (km2)
8.09371e+06, 4.14398e+07
growing grape
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon blanc, Alicante Bouschet, Cabernet Franc, Teroldego
is part of wine region
California wine, Central Coast AVA, Monterey AVA
location
United States
type
American Viticultural Area

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