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The Lime Kiln Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in the larger Cienega Valley AVA in San Benito County California. This appellation spans 2300 acres (931 ha) and was granted AVA status in 1982. The soil in the region is composed of foundations of limestone and dolomite with sandy gravelly loam above. The area has a wide diurnal temperature variation of up to 50 °F (10 °C) with daytime temperatures in 85 °F (29 °C) to 95 °F (35 °C) range during the summer growing seasons.