51-584: Arroyo Seco is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Monterey County , California , southeast of Monterey Bay . The state's 15th appellation was established on May 16,1983 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) , Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by the Arroyo Seco Winegrowers and Vintners, an association composed of grape growers and vintners with vineyards, to establish
102-577: A semi-arid climate ( BSk ), although bordering on a Mediterranean climate ( Csb ), with very warm, mostly dry summers and cool, wet winters. The average January temperatures are a maximum of 64.1 °F (17.8 °C) and a minimum of 34.9 °F (1.6 °C). The average July temperatures are a maximum of 86.9 °F (30.5 °C) and a minimum of 51.0 °F (10.6 °C). There are an average of 50.6 days with highs of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher and an average of 49.7 days with lows of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower. The record high temperature
153-562: A bas-relief triptych by artist Jo Mora , above doors that depict notable multi-cultural scenes of historic importance. Mora's art is incorporated into the building's design both inside and out. In 1991, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. King City is in southeastern Monterey County in the Salinas Valley at an elevation of 330 feet (100 m) above sea level. It lies between Greenfield 13 miles (21 km) to
204-461: A petition for an adjacent viticultural area immediately south of the proposed Arroyo Seco area. Arroyo Seco AVA has celebrated four decades of viticulture and innovative wine-making showcasing varietals such as its Chardonnay, Riesling and Pinot Noir with newer vintages like the Musqué clone of Sauvignon Blanc. As one of California's early pioneer AVAs, Arroyo Seco winegrowers, vintners, and landowners had
255-502: A role in King City history. Between 1910 and 1930, the city became famous for growing pink beans. King City Pinks were sold around the country, helped along by additional demand during World War I. The Robert Stanton Auditorium, built in 1939 as a WPA Depression project, is an example of Art Moderne style, with elliptical rounded corners, Doric-style columns, an expansive curved stairway leading to recessed oak and glass double doors, and
306-638: A viticultural area within Monterey County known as "Arroyo Seco." Arroyo Seco is a triangular shaped area adjacent to the Arroyo Seco Creek which flows into the Salinas River near Soledad . The appellation encompassed 28.5 square miles (18,240.0 acres) in the Salinas Valley with about 8,500 acres (3,440 ha) of cultivation and two bonded wineries. Its proximity to the Pacific Ocean produces
357-622: A wine is labeled with an AVA, at least 85% of the grapes that make up the wine must have been grown in the AVA, and the wine must be fully finished within the state where the AVA is located. The boundaries of AVAs are defined by the Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), a component of the United States Department of the Treasury . The TTB defines AVAs at the request of wineries and other petitioners . Prior to
408-401: A wine to be labeled with a state or county appellation, at least 75% of the grapes used to make the wine must have been grown within the boundary of the appellation, and the wine must be fully finished within the state in which the appellation is located. Some states have more stringent rules, such as California , which requires 100% of the grapes used to make the wine be from California and that
459-590: Is a city in Monterey County, California , United States. It is located on the Salinas River 51 miles (82 km) southeast of Salinas , at an elevation of 335 feet (102 m). It lies along U.S. Route 101 in the Salinas Valley of California's Central Coast . King City is a member of the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments . The population was 13,332 at the 2020 census , up from 12,874 in 2010. The first European land exploration of Alta California , Don Gaspar de Portolá's Spanish expedition, camped on
510-526: Is a designated wine grape -growing region in the United States , providing an official appellation for the mutual benefit of wineries and consumers. Winemakers frequently want their consumers to know about the geographic pedigree of their wines, as wines from a particular area can possess distinctive characteristics. Consumers often seek out wines from specific AVAs, and certain wines of particular pedigrees can claim premium prices and loyal customers. If
561-479: Is not always the case. See map on the right showing the outline of the Paso Robles AVA , California's largest in total area, and the eleven distinct AVAs contained within it. In 2018, the second session of the 115th Congress recognized the contribution of American Viticultural Areas to the economy. The Blunt-Merkley Resolution passed unanimously. It noted that an AVA allows vintners to describe more accurately
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#1732855405605612-474: Is provided by Monterey-Salinas Transit . Line 34 is a local circulator system through King City. Line 23 provides service to the Salinas Valley communities with connections to other areas of Monterey County. Line 84 provides service to Paso Robles and communities to the south. King City is served by Amtrak Thruway , as the passenger train that passes through the community does not stop. In 2018, King City
663-563: Is sparse in the Arroyo Seco viticultural area. Soledad averages just 9.5 inches per year, less than received to the north where Salinas averages 13.7 inches and Gonzales 12.3 inches per year. Because of the sparse rainfall, all vineyards within the Arroyo Seco region irrigate, using water from Arroyo Seco Creek rather than from the Salinas River. The soils in the Arroyo Seco area consist of a series of gravelly and fine sandy loams well suited to
714-523: Is the name historically given to a Spanish land grant and rancho existing on the banks of the Arroyo Seco Creek. The name arroyo seco meaning "dry stream" in Spanish has been used continually through the years in conjuction with the river and rancho however, its link to a viticultural area is relatively recent as stated in the petition. The Arroyo Seco area was identified as a grape growing region by
765-568: The Cole Ranch AVA in Mendocino County , California, at only 60 acres (24 ha). The Augusta AVA , which occupies the area around the town of Augusta, Missouri , was the first recognized AVA, gaining the status on June 20, 1980. There are currently 276 AVAs spread across 34 states, with over half (154) in California. An AVA may be located within one or more larger AVAs. For example,
816-633: The Santa Clara Valley AVA and Livermore Valley AVA are located within the boundaries of the San Francisco Bay AVA , which is itself located within the Central Coast AVA . In such cases, the wine may be labeled with any of the relevant AVAs, but winemakers generally label wines with the most specific AVA allowed for each wine. Smaller AVAs are often perceived to be associated with smaller production and higher quality wines, though this
867-536: The Southern Pacific Railroad to lay tracks across King Ranch land. The terminus was a station known as King's. In 1886, the Southern Pacific Railroad completed service to King City station to serve the farms and ranches in the south Salinas Valley and to transport the goods to San Francisco and Los Angeles. It was originally called "Hog Town" due to the passel of semi-wild hogs roaming
918-617: The Winkler - Amerine report in 1935. However, the area's history of viticulture actually did not occur until 1962 when vines were planted by Mirassou Sales , a San Jose winery. In 1963, Wente Brothers of Livermore, California , planted wine grapes along the Arroyo Seco Creek which were known as Wente's Arroyo Seco Vineyards. Since 1963, many vineyards were established in the region and Arroyo Seco has been referenced in numerous magazines, newspapers and wine publications describing vintages sourced here. Arroyo Seco's topography distinguishes it from
969-399: The 2,736 households 54.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 62.2% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 17.7% were non-families. 13.5% of households were one person and 6.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 4.03 and the average family size was 4.28. The age distribution was 35.7% under
1020-473: The Arroyo Seco area, the climate is considered Region II. Soledad, to the immediate north, registers 2880 degree days while Wente's Arroyo Seco Vineyards average between 1875 and 2250 degree days. The cooling effect of the wind diminishes further south. King City averages 3150 degree days, placing it in Region III while San Miguel is classified as Region IV. The growing season is approximately 245 days. Rainfall
1071-637: The California Newspaper Hall of Fame. The town features prominently in the song "Queen of King City", on the Red Meat album We Never Close . King City is mentioned repeatedly in John Steinbeck 's novel East of Eden . The book is principally set in the surrounding Salinas Valley . King City is revealed to be the home town of The Man in the Tan Jacket in the novel Welcome to Night Vale , and
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#17328554056051122-495: The Gannett-owned Salinas Californian and the town's own weekly, The King City Rustler . The Rustler was founded in 1901 by Fred Vivian, who reportedly went into a local barber shop, sold subscriptions to all the customers and then passed around a hat for them to suggest names for the newspaper. "The Rustler" was the one he drew out. Vivian was later succeeded as publisher by his grandson Harry Casey, who
1173-422: The Salinas River just south of today's King City on September 26, 1769 , having followed the route of today's Jolon Road from the south. The land they camped on would later become part of King City. The Dutton Hotel, Stagecoach Station , was located on Jolon Road in King City. What remains are ruins of an adobe inn that was established in 1849. The Dutton Hotel was a major stagecoach stop on El Camino Real in
1224-762: The TTB regulations (27 C.F.R. § 9.12) prescribes the standards for petitions for the establishment or modification of AVAs. Petitions to establish an AVA must include the following: Once a petition is accepted as complete, the TTB may choose to seek public input on the proposal and at its sole discretion may approve the proposed AVA. Before the AVA system, wine appellations of origin in the United States were designated based on state or county boundaries. All of these appellations were grandfathered into federal regulations and may appear on wine labels as designated places of origin in lieu of an AVA, such as Sonoma County . In order for
1275-468: The TTB's creation in 2003, the Treasury’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) received and handled petitions for viticultural areas, wine production and labeling. Section 4.25(e)(2) of the regulations (27 C.F.R. § 4.25(e)(2)) outlines the procedure for proposing an AVA and provides that any interested party may petition the TTB to establish a grape-growing region as an AVA. Section 9.12 of
1326-417: The age of 18 living in them, 1,823 (60.6%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 386 (12.8%) had a female householder with no husband present, 272 (9.0%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 188 (6.3%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 21 (0.7%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 412 households (13.7%) were one person and 186 (6.2%) had someone living alone who
1377-469: The age of 18, 13.7% from 18 to 24, 31.2% from 25 to 44, 13.3% from 45 to 64, and 6.2% 65 or older. The median age was 25 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.6 males. The median annual income for a household in the city was $ 34,398 and the median annual income for a family was $ 33,750. Males had a median annual income of $ 27,377 versus $ 25,286 for females. The per capita annual income for
1428-488: The city was $ 11,685. About 16.9% of families and 20.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 23.5% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over. Local radio stations include KEXA -FM – 93.9, KRKC-AM – 1490 , 102 KRKC-FM , and KDON-FM 102.5. Television service for the community comes from the Monterey–Salinas–Santa Cruz designated market area (DMA). Local newspapers include
1479-501: The cultivation of grapes. The proposed viticultural area consists of an alluvial fan formed by well drained soils with slopes ranging from 0 to 9 percent. Principal soil series include Mocho, Lockwood, Arroyo Seco, Rincon, Elder and Chular. The prominent soils, Chular and Arroyo Seco, are coarse sandy loams derived from decomposed granite washed down from the Gabilan Mountains. These soils are gravelly and low in lime content similar to
1530-564: The desire and knowledge to grow the AVA using science, geology, hydrology, and microclimate data contributing to the state's international standing as a primer viticulture producer. Today, the region hosts a blend of large wineries, many of which have been here for 40 years or longer, and many small and prestigious wineries that source its distinctive fruit throughout California. The Arroyo Seco Winegrowers Association provides advocacy, marketing and support services to its winery and winegrower members by educating consumers, media and trade audiences on
1581-486: The distinct characteristics of Arroyo Seco. As the third oldest AVA in Monterey County, it helped establish the county's historic reputation has a popular destination for American viticulture. 36°17′33″N 121°17′23″W / 36.29247856°N 121.28978102°W / 36.29247856; -121.28978102 This wine region article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . American Viticultural Area An American Viticultural Area ( AVA )
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1632-617: The late 1880s. The landmark was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 14, 1971. King City was originally known as "Kings City" for its founder, Charles King. In 1884 Charles King acquired 13,000 acres (53 km ) of the Mexican land grant Rancho San Lorenzo , originally given to Mariano and Feliciano Soberanes in the early 1840s during Mexican rule of California. King began growing 6,000 acres (2,400 ha) of wheat. In an effort to get his crop to market, King allowed
1683-412: The lowest points of 180 feet (55 m) elevation on the north along the Arroyo Seco Creek, and 220 feet (67 m) elevation on the west along the Salinas River. It is this sloping benchland high above the Salinas River which provides adequate drainage and freedom from frost for area vineyards. The climate of the Arroyo Seco area is unique in amount of rainfall, temperature range, and the variability of
1734-457: The maritime climate, and is best suited for those cool climate grape varieties. In 2019, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) , Treasury expanded Arroyo Seco by 90 acres (36 ha), however in 2021, TTB ruled on a modification of the shared boundary between Santa Lucia Highlands and Arroyo Seco AVAs. The boundary modification transferred 148 acres (60 ha) of foothills terrain from
1785-433: The northwest and San Lucas 9 miles (14 km) to the southeast, all of them along U.S. Route 101 . The amount of land area in King City is 3.8 square miles (9.8 km ), of which 0.1 square miles (0.3 km ), or 3.36%, are mapped as water. The Salinas River flows on the west side of the city; due to its sandy bed, portions of the river sometimes flow underground, especially during the summer months. King City has
1836-556: The novelist John Steinbeck , claimed to have been the first permanent resident of King City. Steinbeck was certainly among the first settlers. He was the first agent for the Southern Pacific Milling Company, which built an early warehouse and flour mill alongside the railroad tracks running through town. The mill was built by R. M. Shackelford, an early California settler and businessman who owned sheep pasturage next to that of Charles King. Agriculture has always played
1887-420: The occupied units 1,394 (46.3%) were owner-occupied and 1,614 (53.7%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 3.2%; the rental vacancy rate was 3.4%. 5,586 people (43.4% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 7,229 people (56.2%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 11,094 people in 2,736 households, including 2,251 families, in the city. The population density
1938-399: The origin of their wine, while helping vintners to build and enhance the reputation and value of the wines produced. AVAs also allow consumers to attribute a given quality, reputation, or other characteristic to a wine made from grapes grown in an AVA. AVAs also help consumers identify what they purchase. King City, California King City (variants: Kings City , City of King )
1989-499: The stubble fields. King wanted to name the town "Vanderhurst", after local merchant William Vanderhurst, but was outvoted and it was named for him. The city became known as Kings', then the City of King, and later simply King City. The King City post office first opened in 1887. Edwards S. Brown, brother-in-law of C.H. King was appointed Postmaster. King City incorporated under the name "City of King" in 1911. J. Ernst Steinbeck, father of
2040-537: The surrounding areas consisting of sloping benchland surrounding the Arroyo Seco Creek. The highest elevations of over 600 feet (183 m) occur to the west on the Sierra de Salinas , foothills of the Santa Lucia Mountains . A ridgeline of between 300 and 500 feet (91 and 152 m) in elevation separates Arroyo Seco from areas immediately to the south. From these elevations, the area slopes gradually downward to
2091-500: The vinyards in the Medoc and Graves districts of Bordeaux , and to the better vineyards in the Palatinate . The boundaries of the proposed Arroyo Seco viticultural area are based on a combination of climate, physical features, soils and irrigation sources. The proposed boundaries and the appropriate U.S.G.S. maps are fully described in the. regulatory language. ATF notes that it has received
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2142-581: The west side of the Arroyo Seco to the southeastern area of the Santa Lucia Highlands. One vineyard containing approximately 135 acres (55 ha) was affected by the realignment, and the vineyard owner included a letter of support in the petition. The modification reduced Arroyo Seco AVA by less than 1 percent and did not affect the boundaries of the Monterey or the Central Coast AVAs. Arroyo Seco
2193-607: The winds. The major climatic influences are the Pacific Ocean and Monterey Bay. To the west, the Santa Lucas Mountains block damaging Pacific rains from the area. Winds off Monterey Bay, however, blow down the Salinas River, cooling the valley and providing a moderate climate. The cooling effects of the wind make the northern Salinas Valley quite cold. Gonzales is classified as Region I on the scale developed by Winkler and Amerine to measure degree days, with 350 degree days. In
2244-670: The wine be fully finished within the state. Washington requires 95% of the grapes in a Washington wine be grown in Washington, although notably the Columbia Valley AVA , Columbia Gorge AVA , and Walla Walla Valley AVA are shared with Oregon. AVAs vary widely in size, ranging from the Upper Mississippi River Valley AVA , at more than 19 million acres (29,900 square miles (77,000 km )) across four states ( Illinois , Iowa , Minnesota , and Wisconsin ), to
2295-488: Was 116 °F (47 °C) on September 6, 2022. The record low temperature was 14 °F (−10 °C) on December 22–23, 1990. Average annual precipitation is 11.24 inches (285 mm). There are an average of 40 days with measurable precipitation. The driest year was 1953 with 3.14 inches (80 mm). The most precipitation in one month was 10.50 inches (267 mm) in February 1998. The most precipitation in 24 hours
2346-418: Was 3,030.0 inhabitants per square mile (1,169.9/km ). There were 2,822 housing units at an average density of 770.8 per square mile (297.6/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 42.09% White, 0.59% Black or African American, 1.05% Native American, 1.23% Asian, 0.14% Pacific Islander, 50.46% from other races, and 4.46% from two or more races. 80.42% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of
2397-589: Was 3,231.8 inhabitants per square mile (1,247.8/km ). The racial makeup of King City was 6,173 (47.9%) White, 150 (1.2%) African American, 347 (2.7%) Native American, 172 (1.3%) Asian, 8 (0.1%), Pacific Islander, 5,451 (42.3%) from other races, and 573 (4.5%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 11,266 persons (87.5%). The census reported that 12,815 people (99.5% of the population) lived in households, no one lived in non-institutionalized group quarters and 59 (0.5%) were institutionalized. There were 3,008 households, 1,852 (61.6%) had children under
2448-584: Was 3.72 inches (94 mm) on January 18, 1914. Although snow often falls in the winter in the Santa Lucia mountains west of the city, it is quite rare in the Salinas Valley; however, 5.3 inches (130 mm) fell in January 1957 and 3.0 inches (76 mm) fell in December 1954. The low humidity in the area contributes to freezing temperatures at night, and intense temperatures during daylight. Bus service in King City
2499-585: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 4.26. There were 2,481 families (82.5% of households); the average family size was 4.47. The age distribution was 4,374 people (34.0%) under the age of 18, 1,819 people (14.1%) aged 18 to 24, 3,937 people (30.6%) aged 25 to 44, 1,984 people (15.4%) aged 45 to 64, and 760 people (5.9%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 25.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 115.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 119.3 males. There were 3,218 housing units at an average density of 807.8 per square mile, of
2550-479: Was called home to King City in 1952 to take over management of the newspaper by his aunt Ruth Steglich after the death of her husband, then-publisher Bill Steglich. He served as co-publisher until Ruth Steglich's death and publisher until declining health forced him to sell The Rustler and three other regional weeklies to News Media , Inc. in 1995. Casey, whose sons Rich and Bill still operate Casey Printing in King City, died in 1998. Both he and Vivian are members of
2601-489: Was denied a $ 21 million TIRCP grant to build a multimodal transportation center which would provide connections to Amtrak between Paso Robles and Salinas. City officials have said they will apply again in the future. A small $ 1.5 million grant was approved by the state government the following year, providing funds to design the Amtrak platform. At the 2010 census King City had a population of 12,874. The population density
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