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. 

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

Where We Grow Our Vineyards

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