Columbia Valley AVA Washington State Wine Commission
SEATTLE (September 2, 2020)—Royal Slope is the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Washington. The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) published the final rule for Royal Slope today, September 2, 2020, to officially define it as a designated wine grape-growing region. "Many of our wineries and grape growers have been.
Columbia Valley AVA Washington State Wine Commission
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1984 - Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) approved by federal government, making it the 2nd AVA in Washington, just a year behind Yakima 1998 - Approximately 20 wineries operating in the Walla Walla Valley 2001 - Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance formed 2002 - Approximately 50 wineries operating in the Walla Walla Valley
Yakima Valley AVA Washington State Wine Commission
The Red Mountain AVA is located on a southwest-facing slope in south central Washington, a three and one-half hour drive from Seattle. At 4,040 acres, this is the smallest, warmest wine-grape growing region in Washington. It has a unique combination of diverse geology, gentle south slope, consistent winds and notable heat profile.
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Map via the TTB AVA Explorer Map. On June 17, 2021, the TTB (Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau) of the United States approved two new American Viticultural Areas (AVAs): the White Bluffs AVA and the Burn of Columbia Valley AVA. When these new AVAs come into force—on July 19, 2021—the total number of AVAs in Washington State will be 18.
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Washington State currently has 20 AVAs. There is so much history hidden in the evolution of our grape-growing regions. Starting with Yakima Valley in 1983, and most recently adding Goose Gap, White Bluffs, and The Burn of Columbia Valley AVAs in 2021, our state's growing regions continue to evolve, sharpen, and expand.
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• The Walla Walla Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA) was formally established on February 2, 1984, making it the second oldest AVA in the state of Washington after Yakima Valley was number one in 1983. (Columbia Valley was approved on 11/13/84.) • The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater AVA was formally established in February 2015.
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Columbia Gorge AVA. Established: 2004. The Columbia Gorge AVA is a cross-border viticultural region located in Washington and Oregon. Where: This AVA is located sixty miles east of Vancouver, Washington, about a four hours drive from Seattle. The appellation runs along the 80-mile Columbia River Gorge.
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The Columbia Valley AVA is the largest wine region in the state of Washington, including over 11,000,000 acres (4,500,000 ha), of which over 50,000 acres (20,000 ha) are planted in vineyards. The Columbia Valley AVA includes 99% of the total vineyard area planted in the state of Washington. [2] [5] Grapes grown here include Cabernet Sauvignon.
Candy Mountain AVA Washington State Wine Commission
The Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley is located in central Washington. It is wholly contained within the larger Columbia Valley appellation. Named after a series of thirty-five lakes that dot the area, the Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley is one of Washington's more northerly appellations. Many vineyards are also located at slightly higher.
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The south-facing vineyards of the Columbia Gorge AVA slope along the banks of the Columbia River.. 2020, issue How well do you know the appellations of Washington state? Wine Spectator's handy AVA guide provides key stats and recommended wine picks. Member-Only Content Premium Subscription. Join today and get immediate access to this article.
Wahluke Slope AVA Washington State Wine Commission
It was the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Washington State, and also the only recognized AVA north of California at that time. Just four wineries operated in the new appellation: Kiona Vineyard and Winery, Hinzerling Winery, Yakima River Winery, and Tucker Cellars. But some of our region's finest vineyards were coming on stream in.
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SEATTLE (June 30, 2021)—Goose Gap is Washington's newest American Viticultural Area (AVA). The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) will publish the final rule for Goose Gap AVA tomorrow, July 1, 2021, to officially define it as a designated wine grape-growing region. The Goose Gap AVA contains a total of 8,129 acres, wholly.
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The Columbia Valley AVA was established in 1984 and is located on the eastern side of Washington State and a small part of Oregon. The region contains 50,316 acres of vineyards representing 99% of Washington wine country, making it just a touch bigger than Napa Valley (45,000 acres.) The Columbia Valley contains 12 other AVAs including the well.
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The Yakima Valley AVA was the first American Viticultural Area established within Washington state, gaining the recognition in 1983.Part of the larger Columbia Valley AVA, Yakima Valley AVA is home to more than 18,000 acres (73 km 2) of vineyards, giving the area the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in the state.The most widely planted varietals in the area are Chardonnay.
Red Mountain AVA Washington State Wine Commission
The Burn of Columbia Valley AVA was officially recognized as a distinct American Viticultural Area within Washington's Columbia Valley AVA. (Courtesy Ste. Michelle Wine Estates) About 1,500 acres of wine grapes, the majority in Cabernet Sauvignon, are currently planted in The Burn of Columbia Valley AVA, which has a total 16,870 acres.