San Pasqual Valley AVA
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1981 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | California, South Coast AVA, San Diego County |
| Other regions in California, South Coast AVA, San Diego County | Ramona Valley AVA, San Luis Rey AVA |
| Climate region | Region IV |
| Total area | 9,000 acres (14 sq mi) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 100 acres (40 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 16 |
| Grapes produced | Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Viognier |
| No. of wineries | 4 |
San Pasqual Valley is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in northern San Diego County, California. It is located in the thin San Pasqual Valley of the Peninsular Ranges which runs inland from the city of Escondido north of the city of San Diego. The 9,000 acres (14 sq mi) AVA was established on August 17, 1981 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by a representative of San Pasqual Vineyards to establish a viticultural area in San Diego County to be named "San Pasqual Valley." San Pasqual Valley was the nation's fifth American Viticultural Area wine region established in 1981.