Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
American Viticultural Area (AVA)
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Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) centered on the Santa Cruz Mountains. Its territory spans three California counties, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz and San Mateo. It was established as the nation’s eighth, the state’s sixth and the counties' initial appellation on December 4, 1981 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by the Santa Cruz Mountains Vintners
proposing a viticultural area in portions of San Mateo, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz Counties to be named "Santa Cruz Mountains."
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Permanente Quarry
Limestone quarry in California, U.S.
1.2 mi away
Ridge Vineyards
Northern California winery
0.8 mi away
West Santa Clara, California
Unincorporated community in California, United States
0.5 mi awayPicchetti Brothers Winery
United States historic place
1.6 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
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