American Viticultural Area

Crystal Springs of Napa Valley aims for appellation status

Proposal for new American Viticultural Area is being considered by US officials...

Santa Barbara County AVA – plus top wines top try

A region proving itself a world-class wine making region...

Ballard Canyon AVA and must try wines

Where Syrah is taking centre stage....

Santa Maria Valley AVA and must try wines

The first region in Santa Barbara County to receive AVA status...

Santa Rita Hills AVA and must try wines

And 10 top wines to look out for...

What makes Los Carneros AVA suitable for sparkling wine? – ask Decanter

New California AVAs to know about

Top wines from the Coombsville AVA

Cathy Huyghe visits Coombsville in Napa Valley...

Malibu Coast AVA growers fight on over planting ban

New AVA proposed in upstate New York

Winemakers rally to oppose ban on new vineyards in newly-created Malibu Coast AVA

Only months after the creation of the new Malibu Cast AVA, winemakers are battling with local authorities to stop a ban on new vineyard plantings coming into force.

Finger Lakes winemakers fight gas storage plan

Winemakers in the US Finger Lakes AVA have warned the proposed expansion of an underground gas storage facility will threaten their vineyards' rising reputation.

California’s Malibu Coast winemakers secure AVA status

The Malibu coastline outside Los Angeles has become California's newest American Viticultural Area (AVA), which winemakers hope will raise the region’s profile.

New AVAs won't confuse consumers, insist winemakers

Wine producers in the newly-created American Viticultural Areas of Moon Mountain and Ballard Canyon have insisted the new sub-appellations will help consumers, not confuse them.

Paso Robles AVA producers apply to form sub-appellations

Winemakers in California's Paso Robles have applied to split the American Viticultural Area into 11 new sub-appellations to highlight its diversity to consumers.

Virginia: America's Old World

It doesn't get the media coverage that California does, but Virginia is tipped to be the next big thing in American wine. Jason Tesauro picks out the varieties and producers that are bringing the area to wider attention, at home and abroad.

Sonoma producers protest new labelling law

Small producers in Sonoma County are angered by new legislation requiring them to label their wines Sonoma County even if they are part of specific sub-appellations.

Decanter travel guide: Washington State

The Walla Walla AVA in the eastern part of this state offers superb festivals, dining and touring options, says Paul Gregutt. Read the full guide to Washington State, including the best wineries to visit, plus top places to stay, eat, shop and relax. As published in the Decanter April 2013 issue.

Elkton Oregon AVA approved in US

Elkton Oregon has been approved as the latest American Viticultural Area in the US.

US consumers 'confused' by multiple Sonoma AVAs

Sonoma Valley has announced the launch of a new campaign to differentiate the region from the larger Sonoma Coast and even larger Sonoma County AVA.

Moon Mountain on course for AVA status

Winemakers on the mountainous eastern slopes of Sonoma Valley may soon be part of California’s newest American Viticultural Area (AVA), which contains some of the country’s most historic vineyards.

Latest Virginia AVA announced

Middleburg, Virginia has become the state's newest American Viticultural Area.

Decanter travel guide: Oregon, US

Gourmet food, sensational wines and the chance to mingle with winemakers – Fiona Beckett is in heaven at Oregon’s International Pinot Noir Celebration. Read the full guide to Oregan, including the best vineyards to visit, plus top places to stay, eat, shop and relax. Published in the Decanter March 2011 issue.

Decanter travel guide: Finger Lakes, New York

A hidden gem of a wine region with stunning scenery, down-to earth hospitality, diverse outdoor activities – and plenty to eat and drink, says Howard G Goldberg. Published in the June 2011 issue.

Two more AVAs approved

Two new American Viticultural Areas (AVAs) have been approved.

Calistoga latest AVA

Calistoga has become the latest American Viticultural Area – over five years since an initial application was filed.

New California AVA: world's smallest?

The United States is soon to have the distinction of hosting the worlds largest and smallest appellations.

World's largest wine appellation comes into being

The USA will soon have the world's largest wine appellation - the 4m hectare Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA.

The New World's Most Exciting New Terroirs

As regionality continues to emerge in the New World, we asked our leading experts in each country to pick out the single most exciting terroir to look for and three wines from each to prove it

The US Appellation system

The US appellation system, a mish-mash of countless AVAs, has come under fire for violating its own rules. LINDA MURPHY questions its value