Candy Mountain AVA Washington State Wine Commission
Candy Mountain AVA. At approximately 900 acres, the proposed Candy Mountain AVA will be Washington's smallest AVA. It includes only the south-facing slopes of Candy Mountain, which is south of Red Mountain, near the Tri-Cities. Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Sangiovese, and Merlot are the AVA's primary grape varieties.
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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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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 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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Learn About the Columbia Valley Wine Region in Washington State. Last Updated on October 29, 2023. Washington State's Columbia Valley AVA is a breathtakingly beautiful region, located in the heart of the Pacific Northwest. It's a place where you can immerse yourself in nature, soak up the sun, and discover some of the best wines in the world.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Washington State AVA Map. Download the Map. From the Puget Sound on the west side of the mountains to the Lewis-Clark Valley straddling the border with Idaho, explore all 20 diverse and unique growing areas across Washington.. Seattle, WA 98101-3402 (206) 667-9463
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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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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
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Washington's AVAs. 1. The Yakima Valley AVA, established in 1983 as Washington's first, is located in Yakima and Benton counties. It had more than 18,000 acres planted to grapes as of 2018. The earliest-known wine grapes grown in the area were planted in 1869 in the Charles Schanno family's vineyard near Union Gap.
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Royal Slope AVA. The Royal Slope AVA is a broad, generally south-facing slope between Ancient Lakes and Wahluke Slope. A wide range of elevations allows a diverse group of varieties to succeed. Download AVA Profile. Royal Slope AVA courtesy Stillwater Creek Vineyard. Location: South-central Washington. Designated: 2020. Total Size: 156,389 acres.