| Wine region | |
 | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2001)[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Columbia Valley AVA, Washington, Yakima Valley AVA |
| Other regions in Columbia Valley AVA, Washington, Yakima Valley AVA | Candy Mountain AVA, Goose Gap AVA, Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Snipes Mountain AVA |
| Growing season | 180 days |
| Climate region | Continental |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 5 inches (127 mm)[2] |
| Soil conditions | Warden & Scooteney silt loam, Hezel loamy fine sand and Kiona very stony silt loam[1] |
| Total area | 4,040 acres (6 sq mi)[1] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 2,225 acres (900 ha)[2] |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Counoise, Gewurztraminer, Lemberger, Malbec, Merlot, Mourvedre, Nebbiolo, Petit Verdot, Pinot gris, Riesling, Roussanne, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon, Syrah, Viognier[3] |
| No. of wineries | more than 15[2] |
Red Mountain is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) that encompasses the local region surrounding Red Mountain in Benton County, Washington. The viticultural area was formally recognized on June 11, 2001 by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by Lorne Jacobson of Hedges Cellars to establish an area known as "Red Mountain." It lies entirely within the Yakima Valley and vast Columbia Valley appellations and is a small AVA in the state at only 4,040 acres (6.31 sq mi) in area and lies between Benton City and the City of West Richland.[4] The area has more than 2,225 acres (900 ha) under cultivation of primarily red varietals including Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sangiovese, Cabernet Franc and Syrah.[2] The reputation of the area's wines has brought Red Mountain worldwide attention and acclaim for producing some of the most desired Washington State vintage wines.[3][5]
- ^ a b c "Red Mountain Viticultural Area (99R– 367P)" (27 CFR Part 9 [T.D. ATF–448; Re: Notice No. 897] RIN: 1512–AAO7 Final Rule). Federal Register. 66 (69). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 18543–18546. April 10, 2001. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 18, 2023.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ a b c d "Red Mountain AVA". Washington Wine. Washington State Wine Commission Center. 2024.
- ^ a b "Red Mountain (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. Archived from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2008.
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Parker pg 40was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ King, Anna (October 9, 2006). "Red Mountain rising: Tiny wine-producing region drawing worldwide attention". Wine Press Northwest. Archived from the original on October 9, 2007.
