Columbia Valley AVA

Region Hierarchy

United States
- Washington
  - Columbia Valley AVA
    - Walla Walla AVA
    - Yakima Valley AVA

Climate(s)

Moderate Continental

Elevation

Notes

Lies east of the Cascade Mountains along the Columbia River and is in the rain shadow of them. Irrigation is necessary. Long summer daylight hours and cool nights to keep natural acidity. Somewhat similar to the Rhone climatewise. Though winter freeze is a risk.

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Grape(s)

Color	Grape	Notes
Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Grape	Grape notes: High tannins due to thick skin. Buds late and needs a long growing season. Often blended with Merlot to gain softness. Usually destemmed and crushed.
Red	Merlot Grape	Grape notes: Aroma/Flavors vary according to ripeness. Often blended with Cab. Sauvignon to add softness. Buds and ripens early.
Red	Syrah / Shiraz Grape	Grape notes: Shiraz in Australia; all elsewhere Syrah. Small with thick, dark skins.
White	Chardonnay Grape
White	Riesling Grape	Grape notes: Susceptible to botrytis

Wines(s)

Type	Wine	Notes
Still Red	Cabernet Sauvignon Wine	Elegant and age worthy Wine notes: Often able to age well.
Still Red	Merlot Wine	Fully body with flavors of plum
Still Red	Syrah (Shiraz) Wine	Wine notes: High tannins due to thick skin
Still White	Chardonnay Wine	Fruity with toast notes from oak
Still White	Riesling Wine	Typically Dry. Stone fruit flavors.