California Shenandoah Valley
The California Shenandoah Valley appellation was established in 1983 and covers 13,657 acres across Amador, El Dorado. It sits inside Sierra Foothills.
| Established | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Area | 13,657 acres · 21 sq miles |
| Counties | Amador, El Dorado |
| Part of | Sierra Foothills |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.37 |
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How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Amador County Wine Grape Growers Association.
13,657 acres
Neighbouring appellations
The boundary, as written into law
Every American wine appellation is defined in federal regulations by walking the boundary landmark by landmark. The official description of this one begins:
(1) Beginning at the point where the Consumnes River meets Big Indian Creek. (2) Then south, following Big Indian Creek, until Big Indian Creek meets the boundary between Sections 1 and 2 of Township 7 North Range 10 East. (3) Then following this boundary south until it meets the Oleta (Fiddletown) Road. (4) Then following the Oleta Road east until it meets the boundary between Sections 6 and 5 of Township 7 North...
Boundary traced by the UC Davis Library from the official descriptions in federal regulation, and released under an open licence. Smoothed for manufacturing. Decorative use only, not for legal boundary determination.