Wahluke Slope (AVA)
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| Type | American Viticultural Area |
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| Year established | 2005 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Columbia Valley AVA, Washington |
| Climate region | Dry & warm |
| Total area | 81,000 acres (330 km2) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 5,200 acres (21 km2) |
| No. of vineyards | 20 |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Grenache, Merlot, Mourvedre, Petit Verdot, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Viognier, Zinfandel |
| Wine produced | Varietal, Dessert wine, Sparkling wine, Meritage |
The Wahluke Slope AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Grant County, Washington. It is part of the larger Columbia Valley AVA. The area is primarily known for Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
The Wahluke Slope AVA is located in the Wahluke Slope of Grant County, Washington. It extends from the Columbia River in the west, the Hanford Site boundary in the southwest, the north bank of the Columbia River on the south up to the Wahluke Slope Wildlife Refuge in the east, and along the 1,480-foot (450 m) elevation of the Saddle Mountains on the north.
Coordinates: 46°45′N 119°50′W / 46.750°N 119.833°W
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