AVA Yakima Valley
The Yakima Valley AVA was the first federally-recognized AVA in Washington and is home to 1/3 of the vineyards in the state. Because of the unique terroir of this region, nearly half of the grapes grown here are of the white variety.
Yakima Valley AVA Statistics
- 190-day growing season
- 8 inches of rain per year
- Contains 3 sub-appellations
- Produces 40 different red and white varieties
- Arid climate
Source: Washington State Wine
Yakima Valley Section 14 Vineyard
Characteristics
Elevation: 661-707 feet
Acres: 228
Prosser silt loam
Starbuck silt loam
Warden silt loam
Warden fine sand loam
GRAPE VARIETIES
- Cabernet Sauvignon
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