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Yakima Valley

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Yakima Valley is an official AVA appellation in Washington, United States.

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• Official area: 665,600 acres / 269,359 hectares.
• Planted area: 11,000 acres (4,452 hectares), over one third of Washington's vineyards.
• Red varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
• White varietals: Chardonnay, Riesling
• Yakima Valley was the first federally-recognized AVA appellation in Washington.
• More than 40 wineries

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edit Geography

Silt-loam soils predominate in this appellation.

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The growing season lasts for about 190 days, with annual precipitations of approx. 8 inches (20 cm).

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