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Wahluke Slope

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Wahluke Slope is an official AVA appellation in Washington, United States.

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• Official area: 81,000 acres / 32,780 hectares
• Planted area: 5,200 acres / 2,100 hectares
• Main varietals: Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Riesling, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc
• The region got the federally-approved AVA appellation status in 2006.

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Wahluke Slope has one of the driest, warmest climates in Washington. Vine vigor and ripening is controlled through artificial irrigation.

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