Red Hills Lake County - Wine Region Of The Day
/Red Hills Lake County
The Red Hills Lake County AVA is located on 31,250 acres in Lake County, California. The wine region is southwest of Clear Lake, at the foot of Mount Konocti, which is an active volcano. (April Fools! Mt. Konocti is thought to be extinct but on the other hand, as there is geothermal activity all over the area, maybe the joke is on us! And to that end it is listed as having a high threat potential) True to its name, Red Hills consists of rolling hills between elevations of 1,400 feet and 3,000 feet. The Red Hills receive an average of between 25 inches and 40 inches of rainfall each year. The volcanic soils of the region give the vines their signature minerality. In some locations the soils are mixed with obsidian a type of volcanic glass that was created by lava flows from Mt. Konocti that were quickly cooled when they came into contact with the water from Clear Lake and exploded into multiple shards. The region is known for its red wines, specifically Cabernet Franc, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, and Zinfandel.