Yakima Valley AVA information

Yakima Valley
Wine region
Type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	1983; 2020 Amended
Part of	Washington, Columbia Valley AVA
Sub-regions	Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Red Mountain AVA, Snipes Mountain AVA, Candy Mountain AVA, Goose Gap AVA
Growing season	190 days
Climate region	Continental, Region II, III
Precipitation (annual average)	5.88–12.41 in (149.35–315.21 mm)
Soil conditions	Silt-loam over basalt bedrock
Total area	708,782 acres (1,107 sq mi)
Size of planted vineyards	53,480 acres (21,643 ha)
Grapes produced	Aligote, Barbera, Black Muscat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Gamay Beaujolais, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Lemberger, Malbec, Marsanne, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscat Canelli, Orange Muscat, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel
No. of wineries	60
Wine produced	Varietal, Dessert wine, Sparkling wine, Meritage

Yakima Valley is the first American Viticultural Area (AVA) established within Washington state, gaining the recognition on May 4, 1983. Within the vast Columbia Valley AVA, Yakima Valley appellation cultivates more than 53,000 acres (21,448 ha) giving the region the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in the state. The most widely planted varietals in the area are Chardonnay, Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot gris, and Syrah.^[5] Nearly 40% of Washington's annual wine production is made from Yakima Valley grapes.^[6] In addition to grapes, the Yakima Valley is also home to several fruit orchards growing apples, cherries, nectarines, peaches, pears and plums. Around the town of Zillah, there is the Zillah Fruit Loop driving tour through the area's orchards and vineyards. The area is also home to nearly 80% of the US hop production.^[5]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d "Yakima Valley Viticultural Area" (PDF). Federal Register. 48 (65). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 14374–14376. April 4, 1983. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 21, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^ ^a ^b "Establishment of the Candy Mountain Viticultural Area and Modification of the Yakima Valley Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2019–0006; T.D. TTB–163; Ref: Notice No. 184] RIN 1513–AC42 Final Rule). Federal Register. 85 (187). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury: 60358–60362. September 25, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e "Yakima Valley". Washington State Wine. 2015.
^ "Yakima Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2008.
^ ^a ^b Parker, Tom (September 1, 2002). Discovering Washington Wines: An Introduction to One of the Most Exciting Premium Wine Regions. Seattle, Wash: Raconteurs Press. pp. 8-10, 36-37. ISBN 0-9719258-5-2.
^ Fallis, Catherine (MS) (January 1, 2004). The Encyclopedic Atlas of Wine. Global Book Publishing. p. 51. ISBN 1-74048-050-3.

[Establish-1] "Yakima Valley Viticultural Area" (PDF). Federal Register. 48 (65). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 14374–14376. April 4, 1983. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 21, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

[Amended-2] "Establishment of the Candy Mountain Viticultural Area and Modification of the Yakima Valley Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2019–0006; T.D. TTB–163; Ref: Notice No. 184] RIN 1513–AC42 Final Rule). Federal Register. 85 (187). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury: 60358–60362. September 25, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.

[YakimaValley_Wine-3] "Yakima Valley". Washington State Wine. 2015.

[Appellation_America-4] "Yakima Valley (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on March 25, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2008.

[Parker-5] Parker, Tom (September 1, 2002). Discovering Washington Wines: An Introduction to One of the Most Exciting Premium Wine Regions. Seattle, Wash: Raconteurs Press. pp. 8-10, 36-37. ISBN 0-9719258-5-2.

[Fallis-6] Fallis, Catherine (MS) (January 1, 2004). The Encyclopedic Atlas of Wine. Global Book Publishing. p. 51. ISBN 1-74048-050-3.

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Type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	1983^[1] 2020 Amended^[2]
Part of	Washington, Columbia Valley AVA
Sub-regions	Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Red Mountain AVA, Snipes Mountain AVA, Candy Mountain AVA, Goose Gap AVA
Growing season	190 days
Climate region	Continental, Region II, III^[1]
Precipitation (annual average)	5.88–12.41 in (149.35–315.21 mm)^[1]^[3]
Soil conditions	Silt-loam over basalt bedrock^[1]^[3]
Total area	708,782 acres (1,107 sq mi)^[2]^[3]
Size of planted vineyards	53,480 acres (21,643 ha)^[3]
Grapes produced	Aligote, Barbera, Black Muscat, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Gamay Beaujolais, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Lemberger, Malbec, Marsanne, Merlot, Mourvedre, Muscat Canelli, Orange Muscat, Petit Verdot, Petite Sirah, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Riesling, Roussanne, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel^[4]
No. of wineries	60^[3]
Wine produced	Varietal, Dessert wine, Sparkling wine, Meritage