Lewis-Clark Valley AVA
Lewis-Clark Valley AVA is one of Idaho's three American Viticultural Areas. It is located in northern part of the state and a contiguous area of southeastern Washington adjacent to the Columbia Valley AVA. The region encompasses 479 square miles (307,000 acres) with nearly 100 acres (40 ha) of grapes currently planted throughout the Lewis-Clark Valley between the Clearwater and mid-Snake Rivers and their tributaries. About 72%, 219,838 acres (343.497 sq mi), is located in Idaho with the rest in Washington. The topography consists primarily of deep, V-notched canyons, low plateaus, and bench lands formed by the two rivers. Vineyard elevations are approximately below 2,000 feet (610 m). There were 3 wineries within the AVA, as well as 16 commercially-producing vineyards when officially established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) in May 2016.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2016 |
| Years of wine industry | 152 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Idaho, Washington |
| Other regions in Idaho, Washington | Columbia Valley AVA, Snake River Valley AVA, Eagle Foothills AVA |
| Growing season | 7.5 months average |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 11–22 inches (280–560 mm) |
| Soil conditions | loess, wind-deposited, nutrient-rich silt, mollisols |
| Total area | 479 square miles (306,560 acres) |
| Size of planted vineyards | 100 acres (40 ha) |
| No. of vineyards | 16 |
| Varietals produced | Blaufränkisch(Lemberger), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Grenache, Malbec, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Sangiovese, Syrah, Tempranillo, Muscat, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Rkatsiteli, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon. Viognier, Zinfandel |
| No. of wineries | 9 |