Walla Walla Valley AVA
The Walla Walla Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Washington state and extending partly into the northeastern corner of Oregon. The wine region is entirely included within the larger Columbia Valley AVA. In addition to grapes, the area produces sweet onions, wheat and strawberries. After the Yakima Valley AVA, the Walla Walla AVA has the second highest concentration of vineyards and wineries in Washington State. Walla Walla hosts about 140 wineries.
| Wine region | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 1984, amended 2001 |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Columbia Valley AVA, Oregon, Washington |
| Sub-regions | The Rocks AVA |
| Growing season | 190 to 220 days |
| Climate region | Continental/Mediterranean |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 12.5 inches (31.8 cm) |
| Soil conditions | Loess soil, unstratified calcareous silt |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,200 acres (486 ha) |
| Grapes produced | Barbera, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere, Chardonnay, Cinsault, Counoise, Dolcetto, Gewurztraminer, Malbec, Merlot, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot noir, Sangiovese, Semillon, Syrah, Viognier |
| Wine produced | Varietal, Dessert wine, Sparkling wine, Meritage |
| Comments | The AVA (located within the black outline in the blue box) extends south into Northern Oregon |
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