Yakima Valley
Established 1983
- Washington State's first federally-recognized appellation; includes more than 40 wineries.
- Contains 11,000 vineyard acres (4,452 hectares), over one third of Washington's vineyards.
- Most widely planted grape is Chardonnay, followed by Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
- Riesling and Syrah represent significant acreage, with Syrah in particular on the rise.
- Silt-loam soils predominate.
- 190 day growing season with annual precipitation of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).
Images of the Yakima Valley AVA
