| Wine region | |
 | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2021[1] |
| Years of wine industry | 52[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Washington, Columbia Valley AVA |
| Other regions in Washington, Columbia Valley AVA | Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA, Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Naches Heights AVA. Lake Chelan AVA, The Burn of Columbia Valley AVA, Rocky Reach AVA, Royal Slope AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, Wahluke Slope, Yakima Valley AVA |
| Growing season | 237.5 GDD[1] |
| Climate region | Region II-III[3] |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 6 in (152 mm)[1] |
| Soil conditions | Surface loess, sand, and flood-deposited silt[1][2] |
| Total area | 93,738 acres (146 sq mi)[1][2] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,127 acres (456 ha)[1][2] |
| No. of vineyards | 9[1] |
| Grapes produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah[4] |
| No. of wineries | 1[1] |
White Bluffs is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located about 10 miles (16 km) north of Tri-Cities on the plateaus overlooking the Columbia River. The area lies entirely within the established vast Columbia Valley appellation. White Bluffs AVA was recognized by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury on July 19, 2021, after reviewing the petition submitted by Whitman College professor and geologist, Dr. Kevin Pogue, on behalf of local winemakers and vineyard owners, proposing to establish the viticultural area named "White Bluffs."[5] Within its 93,738 acres (146 sq mi), the area has nine commercial vineyards cultivating approximately 1,127 acres (456 ha) and a single winery. The distinguishing features of White Bluffs are its topography, geology, soils, and climate.[1][6]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Establishment of White Bluffs Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2020–0004; T.D. TTB–167; Ref: Notice No. 189] RIN 1513–AC57 Final Rule). Federal Register. 86 (115). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury: 32186–32189. June 17, 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 d "White Bluffs AVA". WA Wine. Washington State Wine Commission Center. 2021. Archived from the original on December 2, 2023.
- ^ "Yakima Valley Viticultural Area" (PDF). Federal Register. 48 (65). Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF), Treasury: 14374–14376. April 4, 1983. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 21, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ "Washington Adds Two American Viticultural Areas". WA Wine. Seattle, Wash.: Washington State Wine Commission. June 16, 2021. Archived from the original on April 2, 2024.
- ^ Pogue, Kevin (2020). "Petition to establish White Bluffs American Viticultural Area Franklin County, Washington". Regulations.gov. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Perdue, Andy (December 16, 2019). "New White Bluffs wine region will be north of Pasco". Tri-Cities Area Journal of Business. Kennewick, WA. Archived from the original on April 4, 2024.
