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The Sierra Foothills AVA (established in 1987) is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in the state of California in the United States. Wine grapes were introduced to the area in the nineteenth century during the California Gold Rush. Over 100 wineries are located within the boundaries of the AVA.

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area total (km2)
2.30671e+07, 1.05218e+10
growing grape
Merlot, Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Zinfandel
is part of wine region
California wine
location
United States
subregion
El Dorado AVA, California Shenandoah Valley AVA, Fair Play AVA, Fiddletown AVA, North Yuba AVA
type
American Viticultural Area

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