Capay Valley
The Capay Valley appellation was established in 2003 and covers 99,908 acres across Yolo.
| Established | 2003 |
|---|---|
| Area | 99,908 acres · 156 sq miles |
| Counties | Yolo |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.176 |
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How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Tom Frederick and Pam Welch of Capay Valley Vineyards.
99,908 acres
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) From the beginning point, proceed north then east along the Yolo-Lake County line; (2) At the junction of the Yolo, Lake, and Colusa County lines, continue east along the Yolo-Colusa County line to its junction with the boundary between ranges R4W and R3W; (3) Then south along the R4W and R3W boundary to its junction with the 250 meter contour line; (4) Proceed generally southeast along the meandering 250 meter...
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.