The Hames Valley AVA is located in Monterey County, California at about 35°52’N 120°52’W, about 2 km west of US Route 101. It is part of the larger Monterey AVA, and is located at the southern end of the Salinas Valley in the foothills of the Santa Lucia Range. The soil in the valley is shale and loam, and the climate is slightly warmer than other regions of Monterey.

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