| Wine region | |
 | |
| Type | American Viticultural Area |
|---|---|
| Year established | 2021[1] |
| Years of wine industry | 22[2] |
| Country | United States |
| Part of | Washington, Columbia Valley AVA |
| Other regions in Washington, Columbia Valley AVA | Ancient Lakes of Columbia Valley AVA, Candy Mountain AVA, Goose Gap AVA, Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Naches Heights AVA, Lake Chelan AVA, Rattlesnake Hills AVA, Red Mountain AVA, Rocky Reach AVA, Snipes Mountain AVA, Wahluke Slope AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA, White Bluffs AVA, Yakima Valley AVA |
| Heat units | 2763 GDD[1] |
| Precipitation (annual average) | 6.65 to 10.44 in (168.91–265.18 mm)[1] |
| Soil conditions | Walla Walla silt loam[1] |
| Total area | 16,870 acres (26 sq mi)[1] |
| Size of planted vineyards | 1,500 acres (607 ha)[3][1] |
| No. of vineyards | 3[1] |
| Varietals produced | Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Malbec, Sangiovese, Syrah[2] |
The Burn of Columbia Valley is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located within Klickitat County in south-central Washington on the north banks of the Columbia River along the Oregon state border. The Burn of Columbia Valley was established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury on July 17, 2021, after reviewing a petition received from Kevin Corliss, Vice President of Vineyards for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Joan R. Davenport, Professor of Soil Sciences at Washington State University, and John Derrick, Vice President of Operations for Mercer Ranches, Inc., proposing “The Burn of Columbia Valley” viticultural area.[4] The appellation, known colloquially as “The Burn,” encompasses about 16,870 acres (26 sq mi) where 3 commercial vineyards cultivate approximately 1,261 acres (510 ha) as many Washington wineries source grapes from here. The state's 18th AVA lies entirely within the vast Columbia Valley appellation and stands alone between the Columbia Gorge and the Horse Heaven Hills viticultural areas. The distinguishing features of The Burn of Columbia Valley are its soils, climate, and topography.[1]
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Establishment of The Burn of Columbia Valley Viticultural Area" (27 CFR 9 [Docket No. TTB–2020–0005; T.D. TTB–168; Ref: Notice No. 190] RIN 1513–AC60 Final Rule). Federal Register. 86 (115). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), Treasury: 32191–32194. 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 "Welcome to the World: The Burn of Columbia Valley AVA!". Wine, Wit, and Wisdom. June 18, 2021. Archived from the original on March 22, 2024.
- ^ "The Burn of Columbia Valley" (PDF). WA Wine. Seattle, Wash.: State Wine Commission. 2021.
- ^ "Petition for a American Viticultural Area The Burn" (TTB-2020-0005-0002). Regulations.gov. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB). August 1, 2017. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
