Benmore Valley is an American Viticultural Area located in southwestern Lake County, California.
The valley is named for Benjamin Moore, a local 19th century cattle rustler.
The valley is a high depression in the mountains of southwestern Lake County, and is much cooler than surrounding areas.
[1] Most of the grapes last produced there were used by Geyser Peak Winery.
[2] As of February 2018, there are no wineries or planted vineyards left in the AVA, which is no longer marketed by Lake County winegrape growers.