| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2014[1][2] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, Central Coast AVA, San Luis Obispo County, San Luis Obispo Coast AVA |
| Climate region | Region III[1] |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 11.5 inches (292.1 mm)[1] |
| Soil conditions | SOld, well developed terrace and hillside soils; mix of granitic and sedimentary rocks[1] |
| Total area | 46,794 acres (73 sq mi)[2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,365 acres (552 ha)[3] |
| No. of vineyards | 14[3] |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah.[3] |
Creston District is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in the south east portion of the Paso Robles AVA in San Luis Obispo (SLO) County, California. It is located in the vicinity of the small community of Creston, California and was established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) on November 10, 2014. The Paso Robles Viticultural Area Committee (PRVAC) petitioned TTB to establish 11 new AVAs located entirely within the existing Paso Robles viticultural area.[1][4]
Terroir
Topography and Climate
Creston District encompasses 46,794 acres (73 sq mi) with 1,365 acres (552 ha) of cultivated vineyards.[3] It lies on an old erosional plateau at the base of the La Panza Range with alluvial terraces and fans of Huerhuero Creek. The area rises 1,000 to 2,000 feet (300–610 m) in elevation and the average annual rainfall is 11.5 inches (292 mm).[2]
Soil
The district soil is old, well developed terrace and hillside mix composed of granite and sedimentary rocks.[1]
Viticulture
Notable vineyards within Creston District include Chateau Margene, Parrish Vineyard, Creston Vineyard 85 and B & E Vineyard.[3] The most widely planted varieties are Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Zinfandel, Merlot, Petite Sirah.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Establishment of the Adelaida District, Creston District, El Pomar District, Paso Robles Estrella District, Paso Robles Geneseo District, Paso Robles Highlands District, Paso Robles Willow Creek District, San Juan Creek, San Miguel District, Santa Margarita Ranch, and Templeton Gap District Viticultural Areas" (27 CFR 9 Docket No. TTB-2013-0009 {T.D.TTB-125 Ref: Notice No. 140]). Federal Register. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau: 60954–60968. October 19, 2014.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain. - 1 2 3 "Paso Robles AVA: 11 Viticultural Areas". Paso Robles Wine Country.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Wine Region: Creston District". Everywine. Archived from the original on February 25, 2015.
- ↑ Leslie, Kaytlyn (October 8, 2014). "11 new grape-growing areas will be created in North County". San Luis Obispo Tribune. Archived from the original on June 9, 2020.