Horse Heaven Hills

Established in 2005

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• Naturally bounded on the north by the Yakima Valley appellation and on the south by the Columbia River.
• Located in Southeast Washington - total area is 570,000 acres (230,679 hectares) of which about 6,040 acres (2,444 hectares) are planted to grapes.
• Primary grape varieties: Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
•  Proximity to the Columbia River and a distinctive topography benefit the area by moderating temperature extremes, providing steep, south-facing slopes for optimum vineyard locations and providing quick-draining, silty loam soils.
• Elevations range from 1,800 feet at the area's northern boundary to 200 feet at its southern.
• Outstanding sites that have been developed in this area include Canoe Ridge, Alder Ridge and Zephyr Ridge.
• Growers have raised grapes in the Horse Heaven Hills region since 1972.
• There are at least 20 vineyards and 4 commercial wineries within the region.