Rattlesnake Hills AVA
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| Appellation type: | American Viticultural Area |
| Year of establishment: | 2006 |
| Viticulture tradition since: | 1968 |
| Country: | United States |
| Part of the wine-growing region: | Yakima Valley AVA , Columbia Valley AVA |
| Growing period: | 190 days |
| Cultivation climate: | Temperate zone |
| Recognized cultivation area: | 22,721 hectares (68,500 acres ) |
| Planted acreage: | 607 hectares (1,500 acres ) |
| Number of vineyards: | 29 |
| Grape varieties: | Mainly Cabernet Sauvignon , Malbec , Merlot , Syrah , Chardonnay and Riesling . |
| Wine quantity: | Red wine , white wine , single-variety or in a Bordeaux blend |
Rattlesnake Hills AVA (recognized since 2006) is a wine-growing region in the south of the US state of Washington . The area is part of the supra-regional Columbia Valley AVA and is an enclave in the Yakima Valley AVA . With nearly 22,721 hectares of approved vineyards, Rattlesnake Hills AVA is one of the medium-sized protected designations of origin in the state.
The area is in Yakima County , north of the Yakima River between Granger and the Wapato Dam. The main areas are close to the town of Zillah , which is also known for its fruit growing.
The vineyards are at an altitude of 260 to 940 m above sea level. NN and are the highest in the Yakima Valley.
See also
Individual evidence
- ^ T. Parker Discovering Washington Wines pg 31 Raconteurs Press 2002 ISBN 0971925852