Washingtonwithin —
Yakima Valley
Washington's first AVA — a high-desert basin of Missoula-flood silt-loam yielding ripe, structured reds and Riesling.
Est. 1983
History
Yakima Valley was Washington's first AVA, recognized in 1983, built on the early work of pioneers like Walter Clore who proved vinifera could thrive in the Columbia Basin [1]. The valley contains nested sub-AVAs including Red Mountain and Rattlesnake Hills.
Dominant Varietals
, Merlot, ,
Notable Producers
- · Hogue Cellars
- · Treveri Cellars
- · Kiona
- · Sheridan Vineyard
Culinary Tradition
Yakima's ripe, structured reds pair with the region's ranch and orchard tradition — grilled beef, stone-fruit glazes, and hard mountain cheeses.
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