Clear Lake Wine

The Clear Lake AVA, just north of Sonoma and Napa counties and east of Mendocino, contains the largest fresh water body in California. The Clear Lake covers almost half of this AVA's area helping to moderate temperatures, making this one of coolest wine regions in California. This climate is ideally suited to Sauvignon Blanc, which does very well here. Cabernet Sauvignon is also widely planted. The main worry for viticulturists here is flooding from the lake in the rainy season.

Sub regions to the east and south of the Clear Lake have unique climates capable of producing some outstanding wines.