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Arizona

Arizona's three AVAs are Willcox, Verde Valley and Sonoita. Willcox leads the state in grape production, and growers work with almost 80 varieties.

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Arizona, Mountain & Southwest
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Atlas locationArizona · Mountain & Southwest33.17° N · 110.82° W

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Arizona has three AVAs: Willcox, Verde Valley and Sonoita. Willcox is the state's leading grape-producing area. In the reported year, Arizona growers cultivated almost 80 grape varieties.

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  1. ColoradoNo producers listed yetColorado's vineyards sit at high elevations with short frost-free seasons and marked day-to-night temperature swings. Its warmer Grand Valley and cooler West Elks AVAs favor different grape choices.
  2. HawaiiNo producers listed yetHawaii includes the listed appellation of Ulupalakua. On Maui, MauiWine makes sparkling grape wine from vines grown on the island's largest volcano.
  3. IdahoNo producers listed yetIdaho includes Snake River Valley, Lewis-Clark Valley and Eagle Foothills. Microclimates in the two valleys can ripen late-maturing red grapes, while Viognier can be lush and soft.
  4. New MexicoNo producers listed yetNew Mexico's AVAs are Middle Rio Grande Valley, Mimbres Valley and Mesilla Valley. High-altitude vineyards and a mix of European varieties, hybrids and newer influences mean there is no single regional style.

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