The Texas Hill Country AVA is the American Viticultural Area located in the Texas Hill Country. The AVA is the 3rd largest in the country, covering 9 million acres (nearly 15,000 square miles). Spreading from just north of San Antonio up to San Saba and just west of Austin to Rocksprings, the AVA contains over 60 wineries and 1,000 planted acres of vineyard. Established in 1991, lead by Ed & Susan Auler of Fall Creek Vineyards, it is the southernmost AVA in the US.
Hill Country AVA
Year Established
1991
Total area
9,000,000 acres
Total vineyard acres
1,090 acres
Sub-regions
Bell Mountain AVA & Fredericksburg in the Texas Hill Country AVA
Altitude
1413-1810 ft
Soils
Limestone, Granite, Clay, Sandstone
Temperatures
52-87 F
Climate
Humid subtropical
Rainfall
30"
Topography
Edwards Plateau
Marine
Colorado River, Pedernales River, Lake Travis
The Hill Country AVA produces varietals similar to France, Italy and Spain.
Varietals
