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Rattlesnake Hills

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Rattlesnake Hills is an official AVA appellation in Washington, United States.

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• Official area: 68,500 acres / 27,721 hectares
• Planted area: 1,500 acres / 607 hectares
• Main varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Syrah, Chardonnay, Riesling
• The region got the federally-approved AVA appellation status in 2006.

edit History

The first commercial vineyards in the region date back to 1968.

edit Geography

Vineyards are typically located on ridges and terraces and in areas with good air drainage to avoid late spring and early fall frost and winter kill.

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