Red Mountain (Washington)

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Red Mountain
Red Mountain from the East (2007)

Red Mountain from the East (2007)

height 430  m (Sea Level Date of 1929)
location Benton County , Washington , USA
Mountains Columbia River Plateau
Notch height 220 m
Coordinates 46 ° 17 '52 "  N , 119 ° 26' 27"  W Coordinates: 46 ° 17 '52 "  N , 119 ° 26' 27"  W.
Topo map USGS Benton City
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The Red Mountain is a hill in Benton County in the southeast of the US state Washington near the Tri-Cities . It is between Rattlesnake Mountain and Candy Mountain . The entire region is shaped by the Columbia River, the Snake River and the Yakima River. The mountain covers an area of ​​approximately 4,040 acres (16.3 km²).

The Red Mountain AVA , Washington's smallest wine region with its own appellation, is located on the southeast slope of Red Mountain, between the towns of Benton City and West Richland in the larger Yakima Valley. About 700 of the 4,040 acres (16.3 km²) are vineyards; the main grapes are Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot , Cabernet Franc , Syrah and Sangiovese . There are 37 wineries in the area.

Some of Washington’s premium estates get their grapes from Red Mountain AVA. The sandy-loamy soil in the region has high levels of calcium and other alkalis . The wineries on Red Mountain are well ventilated. light soils and deep-rooted vines are marked. With only 6 in (152.4 mm) to 8 in (203.2 mm) annual precipitation, the cultivated areas have to be watered, which on the other hand allows the growth to be controlled and the wine to be brought to the resting phase in good time before winter . On average, the growing season on Red Mountain is 180 days.

Nearby towns
compass Richland , West Richland , Pasco
Benton City , Prosser Kennewick

  • The Kiona Vineyard facing northwest: Red Mountain is on the right, Yakima River Gap in the middle, and Rattlesnake Mountain on the left.

  • The Red Mountain from the west

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Red Mountain, Washington . PeakBagger.com. Retrieved February 13, 2019.

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