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The Red Hills Lake County AVA is an American Viticultural Area located in Lake County California. The wine region lies along the southwestern shores of Clear Lake separating Excelsior Valley to the east from Big Valley to the west. The hills lie at the foot of Mount Konocti a volcano which last erupted 11000 years ago but which is still regarded as active. The terrain is rolling hills with elevations between 1400 feet (430 m) and 3000 feet (910 m) above sea level.

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area total (km2)
1.21406e+07, 1.26464e+08
growing grape
Merlot, Durif, Sangiovese, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
is part of wine region
California wine, North Coast AVA, Clear Lake AVA, Lake County wine
location
United States
type
American Viticultural Area
varietals
Cinsaut, Durif, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Counoise, Cabernet Franc, Mourvèdre

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