Naches Heights AVA
The Naches Heights AVA is an American Viticultural Area contained within the Columbia Valley AVA. The AVA was recognized officially on 13 January 2012. Additionally, it is the first AVA in Washington state to be fully sustainable, with all 7 vineyards practicing in either biodynamic or LIVE (Low Input Viticulture and Enology) certification. It is the smallest AVA in Washington with planted. Geography and climate. Naches Heights is a plateau, ranging from to . The soil is primarily volcanic loess. It is west of the city of Yakima. Grapes in this area must be irrigated. Vineyards. The appellation 's vineyards include Wilridge Vineyard, Naches Heights Vineyard, Strand Vineyard, Treveri Vineyard, Keller Vineyard, and Kalkruth Vineyard. Wilridge Vineyard is owned by Wilridge Winery of Seattle with 14 acres currently in production. Naches Heights Vineyards was the first vineyard in this area. Wilridge Winery established the first winery and the first tasting room in the area. In 2017 Wilridge established the first distillery in the AVA. Grape varieties grown in Naches Heights AVA. The grape varieties currently grown in this AVA include: