J Bookwalter - Washington State - Established 1983
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- Naturally bounded on the north by the Yakima Valley appellation and on the south by the Columbia River.
- Located in Southwest Washington – total area is 570,000 acres (230,679 hectares) of which about 6,040 acres are planted to grapes.
- Primary grape varieties – Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah.
- Proximity to the Columbia River and a distinctive topography benefit the area by moderating temperature extremes, providing steep, south-facing slopes for optimum vineyard locations, and providing quick-draining silty loam soils.
- Elevations range from 1,800 feet at the area's northern boundary to 200 feet at its southern one.
- The outstanding sites that have been developed in this area are Canoe Ridge, Alder Ridge, and Zephyr Ridge.
- Growers have raised grapes in the Horse Heaven Hills region since 1972.
- There are at least 20 vineyards and 4 commercial wineries within the region.
