Naches Heights AVA

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Naches Heights AVA is a small, high-elevation American Viticultural Area in Washington State known for its volcanic soils and cool-climate wine production.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf American Viticultural Area
abbreviation Naches Heights American Viticultural Area
linked to: Naches Heights AVA
agriculturalUse grape growing
wine production
climate cool climate
climateInfluence elevation-driven temperature moderation
rain shadow of the Cascade Range
country United States
drainageBasin Naches River basin
drainageCharacteristic well-drained soils
elevationRange approximately 1,200 to 2,100 feet above sea level
grapeVariety Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Gewürztraminer
Merlot
Pinot Gris
Riesling
Syrah
Viognier
knownFor cool-climate wine production
volcanic soils
latitudeApprox around 46 degrees north
locatedIn Washington State
linked to: Washington

Yakima County
nameOrigin named after Naches Heights plateau
near city of Yakima
linked to: City of Yakima
partOf Columbia Valley wine region
linked to: Columbia Valley AVA
plantedAreaCharacteristic relatively small vineyard acreage
recognizedAsAVABy Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau
regionType wine-growing region
soilType volcanic loess
wind-blown loess
state Washington
topography gently sloping terrain
high-elevation plateau
viticulturalPractice focus on sustainable viticulture
use of low-input farming methods
wineStyle aromatic white wines
elegant red wines

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Columbia Valley AVA containsSubregion Naches Heights AVA
Naches Heights AVA abbreviation Naches Heights American Viticultural Area
linked to: Naches Heights AVA