[blue_large]Atlas Peak AVA[/blue_large]
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| Year established | 1992 |
| Climate | Cool, mountain-influenced, with temperatures about 10 to 15°F cooler than the Valley floor in summer. Above the fog line, there is a low diurnal change, with summer temperatures rarely above 90°F (32.2°C). |
| Elevation | 760 to 2600 ft (231m to 792m). |
| Rainfall | 38 inches (96cm) annually. |
| Soils | Volcanic in origin, with basaltic red color, shallow with limited water retention, so irrigation is often essential. |
| Total Area | 11,000 acres (45 km2) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,500 acres (6 km2) |
| Varietals/characteristics | Cabernet Sauvignon: Bright berry and cherry fruit, and more acidity than wines from Stags Leap District. Chardonnay: Crisp, flora, aromatic, with distinctive pear-mineral flavors and bright acidity. |