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116 <div class=""> <img src="/content-images/wine-region-info/santa-clara-valley.jpg" srcset="/content-images/wine-region-info/santa-clara-valley.jpg 240w, /content-images/wine-region-info/santa-clara-valley.jpg 540w, /content-images/wine-region-info/santa-clara-valley.jpg 720w, /content-images/wine-region-info/santa-clara-valley.jpg 2500w" sizes="(max-width: 360px) 240px, (max-width: 720px) 540px, (max-width: 2500px) 2500px" decoding="async" alt="Santa Clara Valley" width="2500" height="500" loading="lazy" class="img-fluid"> <div class="container mt-3"> <h1 class="wineRegionTitle text-center"> Santa Clara Valley </h1> </div> <div class="container singleCol"> <p class="intro-lead"> The Santa Clara Valley Wine Region offers a rich blend of history and innovation, featuring boutique wineries, diverse varietals, and stunning vineyard landscapes. </p><hr>  </div> </div><div class="container singleCol"> <p>
117The Santa Clara Valley Wine Region is a hidden gem in California’s wine country, offering a perfect blend of history, innovation, and scenic beauty. Known as one of the oldest wine-producing areas in the state, this region boasts a heritage dating back to the 18th century, when Spanish missionaries first cultivated vineyards here. Today, it is home to a diverse array of boutique wineries and family-owned estates, showcasing everything from traditional varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay to innovative blends and lesser-known grapes. The warm Mediterranean climate, combined with rich soils, creates ideal conditions for crafting wines of exceptional quality.
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119Santa Clara Valley lies inland and is 17 miles east of the Pacific Ocean. Vineyards have a variety of aspects and topography that provide excellent exposure so vineyards thrive.
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123The Santa Clara Valley wine region is home to two American Viticultural Areas (AVAs):
124</p> <ul> <li class="mb-3"> <strong>Santa Clara Valley AVA</strong>: This is the overarching AVA for the region, recognized in 1989. It encompasses the historic wine-producing areas of the valley, stretching across Santa Clara and parts of San Benito counties. Known for its Mediterranean climate and diverse soils, this AVA produces a wide range of varietals, including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay.
125</li> <li> <strong>Pacheco Pass AVA</strong>: Established in 2014, this smaller AVA is located within the Santa Clara Valley AVA, primarily along the Pacheco Pass corridor near Gilroy. It is noted for its unique microclimate, with cooler temperatures influenced by coastal breezes, making it well-suited for growing high-quality red and white varietals.
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