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Wahluke Slope AVA

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Country
  
United States

Year established
  
2005

Number of vineyards
  
20

Size of planted vineyards
  
5,200 acres (21 km2)

No. of vineyards
  
20

Climate region
  
Dry & warm

Total area
  
81,000 acres (330 km2)

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Type
  
American Viticultural Area

Grapes produced
  
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel

Wine produced
  
Varietal, Dessert wine, Sparkling wine, Meritage

Part of
  
Columbia Valley AVA, Washington wine

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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.

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Geography and climate

The Wahluke Slope AVA is located in the Wahluke Slope of 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.

References

Wahluke Slope AVA Wikipedia