Inwood Valley AVA
Inwood Valley AVA encompasses a small enclosed valley in Shasta County. warm northern inland days with cool nighttime drainage, alluvial valley loams and rocky volcanic foothill soils, and varied exposures shape small-production Cabernet Sauvignon and other warm-climate wines.
Overview
Inwood Valley AVA occupies a small enclosed valley in Shasta County. Elevation, terrain, and distance from marine influence create meaningful local differences. Warm northern inland days with cool nighttime drainage guide ripening, while alluvial valley loams and rocky volcanic foothill soils influence drainage and vigor. Its clearest identity is small-production Cabernet Sauvignon and other warm-climate wines; vineyard and producer links provide deeper specificity.
Geography & Climate
The AVA encompasses a small enclosed valley in Shasta County, with slopes, elevations, and exposures creating important variation.
Soils
Alluvial valley loams and rocky volcanic foothill soils influence water retention, drainage, rooting depth, and vigor.
Wine Styles
The area is best represented by small-production Cabernet Sauvignon and other warm-climate wines.