Yakima Valley
The Yakima Valley appellation was established in 1983 and covers 698,879 acres across Benton, Yakima. It contains 3 sub-appellations.
| Established | 1983 |
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| Area | 698,879 acres · 1,092 sq miles |
| Counties | Benton, Yakima |
| Part of | Columbia Valley |
| Contains | 3 smaller appellations |
| Federal listing | 27 CFR 9.69 |
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Inside this appellation
How it came to be
Recognised by the federal government on petition by Dr. Kevin R. Pogue.
698,879 acres
Neighbouring appellations
The boundary, as written into law
Every American wine appellation is defined in federal regulations by walking the boundary landmark by landmark. The official description of this one begins:
(1) Then east following the crest of the Rattlesnake Hills across Elephant Mountain, Zillah Peak, High Top (elevation 3031 feet), and an unnamed mountain (elevation 3629 feet) to the Bennett Ranch; (2) Then due east approximately 0.2 mile to the boundary of the Hanford Atomic Energy Commission Works; (3) Then southeast following the boundary of the Hanford AEC Works along the Rattlesnake Hills to the Yakima River;...
Boundary traced by the UC Davis Library from the official descriptions in federal regulation, and released under an open licence. Smoothed for manufacturing. Decorative use only, not for legal boundary determination.