Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1987 |
| Country | USA |
| Part of | Virginia |
| Other regions in Virginia | Appalachian High Country AVA, Middleburg AVA, Monticello AVA, North Fork of Roanoke AVA, Rocky Knob AVA, Shenandoah Valley AVA, Virginia's Eastern Shore AVA, Virginia Peninsula AVA |
| Growing season | 211 days |
| Climate region | Humid subtropical |
| Soil conditions | Sandy loam |
| Total area | 590,080 acres (238,797 ha) |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chambourcin, Chardonnay, Seyval blanc, Vidal blanc |
Northern Neck George Washington Birthplace is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in eastern portion of the state of Virginia. Wines made from grapes grown in Westmoreland, King George, Northumberland, Lancaster, and Richmond counties may use this appellation. The area is located on a peninsula of land between the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers in the Tidewater region of Virginia and known as the Northern Neck. This provides a climate which features more frost free days than the rest of Virginia. The tip of the Northern Neck is located at the Chesapeake Bay. The hardiness zones are 7b and 8a.