title: North Fork of Roanoke AVA
text: # North Fork of Roanoke AVA
  
  The North Fork of Roanoke AVA is an American Viticultural Area located on the eastern slopes of the Allegheny Mountains in the Roanoke and Montgomery counties of Virginia. About 22 miles (35 km) long and including parts of the Roanoke Valley, the AVA altitudes range from between 1,200 feet (366 m) and 2,200 feet (671 m) above sea level.
  
  ## Climate
  
  The North Fork of Roanoke AVA weather is characterized by cool, foggy summer mornings and prevailing westerly winds. The hardiness zone is 7a or 6b depending upon elevation.
  
  ## Vineyards
  
  * Valhalla Vineyards
  