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 |
| Growing season | 342 days |
| Climate region | Region IV |
| Heat units | 4,122 GDD units |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 13.69 inches (348 mm) |
| Soil conditions | Alluvial fill on a decomposed granite base |
| Total area | 9,000 acres (14 sq mi) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 100 acres (40 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 16 |
| Grapes produced | Grenache, Merlot, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier |
| No. of wineries | 4 |
San Pasqual Valley is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in northern San Diego County, California within the thin San Pasqual Valley landform of the Peninsular Ranges which runs inland from the city of Escondido north of the city of San Diego. The 9,000-acre (14 sq mi) region was established as the nation's fifth, the state's third and the county's initial appellation on August 17, 1981 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by Charles W. Froehlich, Jr. of San Pasqual Vineyards proposing a viticultural area in San Diego County named "San Pasqual Valley."