Naches Heights AVA
| No. of wineries | 2[4] |
|---|---|
Naches Heights is an
Name
The "Naches Heights" name applies to an elevated plateau area in Yakima County, Washington, according to the petition and USGS maps. The USGS topographical maps of Naches, Selah, Yakima West, and Wiley City are used in the written boundary description in the petition to define the boundary of the viticultural area. The area between the Naches River and Cowiche Creek is identified as "Naches Heights" on the USGS maps as well as on a public lands map (Yakima Public Lands Quadrangle map, 2001, Washington State Department of Natural Resources), according to the petition.[1]
Geography and Climate
Naches Heights is a plateau, ranging from 1,200 feet (370 m) to 2,100 feet (640 m). The soil is primarily volcanic loess.[4] It is west of the city of Yakima. Grapes in this area must be irrigated.[1]
Vineyards
The appellation's vineyards include Wilridge Vineyard, Naches Heights Vineyard, Strand Vineyard, Treveri Vineyard, Keller Vineyard, and Kalkruth Vineyard.[7] Wilridge Vineyard is owned by Wilridge Winery of Seattle with 14 acres (6 ha) currently cultivated. Naches Heights Vineyards was the first vineyard in this area. Wilridge Winery established the first winery and the first tasting room in the area. In 2017, Wilridge established the first distillery in the AVA.
Grape varieties grown in Naches Heights AVA
The grape varieties currently grown in this AVA include:[7]
- Five red Petite Verdot
- Two white Bordeaux varieties; Semillon and Sauvignon blanc
- Three Mourvedre and Viognier
- Pinot grigio
- One of the Muscat grapes called White Muscat (also known as Muscat Canelli, Moscato, or Muscat de Petite Grains),
- Four Tinta Roriz.
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Establishment of the Naches Heights Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 Docket No. TTB–2011–0005; T.D. TTB–99; Ref: Notice No. 118] RIN 1513–AB80 Final Rule). Federal Register. 76 (240). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury: 77696–77699. December 14, 2011. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 18, 2023.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Naches Heights Wine". Wine-Searcher. May 20, 2013. Archived from the original on October 20, 2018. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ a b "Naches Heights is Washington's 12th AVA". Wine Press Northwest. March 15, 2012. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Naches Heights Wine AVA Announced". Yakima Valley Tourism. December 15, 2011. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
- ^ a b "Naches Heights (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. Archived from the original on March 30, 2016.
- ^ "Wine Bar & Tasting Room at Wilridge Vineyard". Wildridge Winery. Retrieved April 3, 2012.
- ^ a b c "Touring the Naches Heights AVA in Washington State". Tasting Room Magazine. September 25, 2012.
