| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2014 [1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Georgia, North Carolina |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical/maritime |
| Total area | 690 square miles [2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 54 acres (22 ha) [2] |
| No. of vineyards | 26 |
| Grapes produced | Vinifera, French American Hybrid and indigenous American [2] |
| Varietals produced | Norton Cythiana and Muscadine [2] |
The Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA is an American Viticultural Area that includes land in three counties of northern Georgia and two counties of western North Carolina. It is located near the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains and includes portions of the Georgia counties of Fannin, Towns, and Union and of the North Carolina counties of Cherokee and Clay. The region is mainly in hardiness zone 7b with higher areas in zone 7a. [1]
References
- ^ "§9.234 Upper Hiwassee Highlands" (Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas). Code of Federal Regulations. Retrieved May 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Upper Hiwassee Highlands AVA: Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on April 9, 2015. Retrieved April 3, 2015.
Wineries
Nottely River Valley Vineyards
Paradise Hills Winery Resort & Spa
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Categories:
- American Viticultural Areas
- 2014 establishments in Georgia (U.S. state)
- 2014 establishments in North Carolina
- Fannin County, Georgia
- Towns County, Georgia
- Union County, Georgia
- Cherokee County, North Carolina
- Clay County, North Carolina
- Georgia (U.S. state) wine
- North Carolina wine
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