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The Yakima Valley AVA was the first American Viticultural Area established within Washington State gaining the recognition in 1983. Part of the larger Columbia Valley AVA Yakima Valley AVA is home to more than 11000 acres (45 km2) of vineyards giving the area the largest concentration of wineries and vineyards in the state of Washington. The most widely planted varietals in the area are Chardonnay Riesling Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon Pinot gris and Syrah.

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area total (km2)
4.45154e+07, 2.42811e+09
growing grape
Merlot, Chenin blanc, Durif, Marsanne, Grenache, Sangiovese, Viognier, Barbera, Blaufränkisch, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Riesling, Sauvignon blanc, Zinfandel, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Pinot noir, Gewürztraminer, Pinot gris, Roussanne, Muscat (grape), Petit Verdot, Aligoté, Sémillon, Black Muscat, Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains, Mourvèdre, Gamay Beaujolais
is part of wine region
Columbia Valley AVA, Washington wine
subregion
Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Red Mountain AVA
type
American Viticultural Area
wine produced
Varietal, Dessert wine, Sparkling wine, Meritage
latitude
46.3472
longitude
-120.266

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