| Wine region | |
 | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2021[1] |
| Years of wine industry | 26[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Washington, Columbia Valley AVA, Yakima Valley AVA |
| Other regions in Washington, Columbia Valley AVA, Yakima Valley AVA | Candy Mountain AVA, Rattlesnake Hills AVA , Red Mountain AVA, Snipes Mountain AVA |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 6 in (152 mm)[2] |
| Soil conditions | Warden series, windblown silt and fine sand overlying Missoula Flood sediment[1] |
| Total area | 8,129 acres (13 sq mi)[1] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,800 acres (728 ha)[1] |
| No. of vineyards | 2[1] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Syrah[3] |
| Varietals produced | 16[4] |
| No. of wineries | 1[1] |
Goose Gap is the 19th American Viticultural Area (AVA) in Washington, United States. It encompasses the local region surrounding Goose Mountain in Benton County between Kiona to the west, and Richland along the Columbia River to the east. The viticultural area was formally established on August 2, 2021, by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by geologist/vintner, Alan Busacca, on behalf of the Goose Gap Wine Grower's Association, proposing the viticultural area "Goose Gap". The area is a sub-appellation entirely within the Yakima Valley and the expansive Columbia Valley AVAs sandwiched on a northwest–southeast axis between neighboring viticultural areas Red Mountain and the minute Candy Mountain.[1][5][6]
"Goose Gap" refers to a saddle between Goose Mountain to the west and Badger and Candy Mountains to the east within the vast Columbia Valley.[7][better source needed] Both geographies are within its appellation boundaries which are named for being a common pathway for migratory waterfowl. In 1998, the first grapevines were planted in the area by Arvid Monson.[2] Within the approximately 8,129 acres (13 sq mi) AVA, there are two commercial vineyards cultivating 1,800 acres (728 ha) and only one winery. The primary varietals produced are Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah.[1][3]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Establishment of the Goose Gap Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2020–0011; T.D. TTB–170; Ref: Notice No. 196] RIN 1513–AC63 Final Rule). Federal Register. 86 (124). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury: 34952–34954. July 1, 2021. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2023.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c "Goose Gap AVA". Washington Wine. Washington State Wine Commission Center. 2024. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ a b "Welcome to the World, Goose Gap AVA!". Wine, Wit, and Wisdom. July 1, 2021. Archived from the original on July 1, 2021. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Goose Gap is Washington's 19th American Viticultural Area". Washington Wine. Seattle, Wash: Washington State Wine Commission. June 30, 2021. Archived from the original on March 25, 2024. Retrieved March 28, 2024.
- ^ "Establishment of the Candy Mountain Viticultural Area and Modification of the Yakima Valley Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2019–0006; T.D. TTB–163; Ref: Notice No. 184] RIN 1513–AC42 Final Rule). Federal Register. 85 (187). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, Treasury: 60358–60362. September 25, 2020. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 17, 2023. Retrieved March 28, 2024. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Degerman, Eric (September 25, 2020). "Sweet 16th AVA in Washington belongs to Candy Mountain". Great Northwest Wine. Archived from the original on January 27, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
- ^ "Goose Gap". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved August 31, 2015.
