Established 1983

• Washington State's first federally-recognized appellation; includes more than 60 wineries.
• Contains 16,042 vineyard acres (6,492 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 allowing proper drainage necessary to keep vine's vigor under control.
• 190 day growing season with annual precipitation of approximately 8 inches (20 cm).

Images of the Yakima Valley AVA

Post in the Vineyard

Post in the vineyard.

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