Ben Lomond Mountain AVA
Ben Lomond Mountain is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Santa Cruz County, California located on the coastal edge of the Santa Cruz Mountains. It was recognized on January 8, 1988 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after evaluating the petition submitted by Mr. Michael R. Holland to establish a viticultural area to be known as "Ben Lomond Mountain." It lies within the boundaries of the multi-county Central Coast and the Santa Cruz Mountains viticultural areas. Ben Lomond Mountain viticultural area encompasses approximately 38,400 acres (60 sq mi) where nine separate vineyard operations were established with approximately 69.5 acres (28.1 ha) under vine. In addition, two other vineyards are in the development stages with a proposed planting of 330 acres (134 ha).
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1988 |
| Years of wine industry | 141 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Central Coast, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA |
| Total area | 38,400 acres (60 sq mi) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 69.5 acres (28.1 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 9 |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel |
| No. of wineries | 3 |