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Article: Washington's new and proposed AVAs.(American Viticultural Area )
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- Wines & Vines
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- August 1, 2005
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Much of Washington's wine country is contained in the huge Columbia Valley AVA, a region so vast it's already spawned three sub-appellations: Yakima Valley, Red Mountain and Walla Walla. That subdivision is likely to continue as growers seek to gain recognition for their own regions, and already two others have applied for distinctive status: Rattlesnake Hills and Wahluke Slope north of Yakima and Red Mountain.
Not as far along in the process are two other areas that are working toward applying for AVAs, Lake Chelan and Columbia Cascade.
In addition, one region outside the Columbia Valley AVA--Columbia Gorge--was approved last year, and Horse Heaven ...