AVA White Bluffs
The White Bluffs AVA sits inside the central portion of the Columbia Valley AVA along the Columbia River. The 93,738-acre AVA boasts a unique terroir characterized by cooler nighttime temperatures resulting in a longer growing season.Â
White Bluffs AVA Statistics
- Underlain by thick sedimentary rocks called The Ringold Formation
- Sits upon a large plateau the rises 200 feet above surrounding areas
- Shallow soil depths
- Windblown deposits of sand and silt
- Growing season of 229-246 days
Source: Federal Register
Columbia Valley High River Vineyard
CHARACTERISTICS
Elevation: 480-898 feet
Acres: 202
Burke fine sand loam
Ottmar silt loam
Quincy fine sand loam
Royal fine sand loam
Warden fine sand loam
Warden silt loam
Tauton fine sand loam
GRAPE VARIETIES
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Syrah
- Chardonnay