Yakima Valley
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Yakima Valley is an American Viticultural Area located within Washington State. It is part of the larger Columbia Valley AVA.
YAKIMA VALLEY
Located in the south central part of Washington state this was the first designed AVA in the Northwestern region.
Yakima Valley's hot Red Mountain AVA was the first to be harvested, very early, and in Columbia Valley's Wahluke Slope region picking moved along briskly.
flavors and lively acidity, attributes enhanced by the region’s dry, volcanic soils, which are ideal for cultivating high-quality grapes. Virtually all of the state’s vineyards are east of the Cascades, in five districts: Yakima Valley, ...
state are Chardonnay, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc, whereas among red varieties we find Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which actually represent the most important production of the state. The most important wine area of Washington is Yakima Valley, ...
In Washington State, Nebbiolo was first planted in the Red Willow Vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA in 1985 with the first varietal release in 1987.
 See also: Region, Grape, Red, Appellation, Vineyard
  
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