Wahluke Slope AVA

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Wahluke Slope (Wine Region)

Appellation type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	2005^[1]
Country	USA
Part of	Columbia Valley AVA, Washington
Climate region	Dry & warm
Total area	81,000 acres (330 km²)
Size of planted vineyards	5,200 acres (21 km²)
No. of vineyards	20
Grapes produced	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel^[2]
Wine produced	Varietal, Dessert wine, Sparkling wine, Meritage
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The Wahluke Slope AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Grant County, Washington. It is part of the larger Columbia Valley AVA. The area is primarily known for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.^[3]

[edit] Geography and climate

Vineyards in the Wahluke Slope AVA of Washington state in late winter. The Sentinel Gap in the Saddle Mountains can be seen in the distance.

The Wahluke Slope AVA is located in Grant County, Washington. It extends from the Columbia River in the west, the Hanford Site boundary in the southwest, the north bank of the Columbia River on the south up to the Wahluke Slope Wildlife Refuge in the east, and along the 1,480-foot (450 m) elevation of the Saddle Mountains on the north.^[4] The area has one of the warmest climates for grape growing in the state.^[3]

[edit] See also

Washington wine

[edit] References

^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.192 Wahluke Slope." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Jan. 30, 2008.
^ Appellation America (2007). "Wahluke Slope (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Jan. 30, 2008.
^ ^a ^b T. Parker Discovering Washington Wines pg 54 Raconteurs Press 2002 ISBN 0971925852
^ Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms 10CFR27: Approved American Viticultural Areas, § 9.192 Wahluke Slope.