Rattlesnake Hills is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) located in Yakima County, Washington surrounding the Rattlesnake Hills. The appellation is the state's 9th AVA established on March 20, 2006 by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by Mr. Gail Puryear, Bonair Winery owner, along with 10 other vineyard and winery owners in the region proposing the "Rattlesnake Hills" viticultural area. The 68,500 acres (107 sq mi) Rattlesnake Hills AVA boundaries are within the Yakima Valley AVA as both are encompassed by the vast Columbia Valley AVA. Rattlesnake Hills borders the northern boundary of Yakima Valley including land between the north bank of the Sunnyside Canal and the entire southern boundary slopes are between Outlook and the Wapato Dam. The western boundary meanders on an east-west chain of hills north of I-82 passing through the cities of Parker, Donald, Buena and Zillah while just east of the Yakima River. Rattlesnake Hills rises to the highest point in the Yakima Valley with elevations ranging from 850 to 3,085 feet (259–940 m).[5]
Springtime Pinot Noir grapevines stretch below the Rattlesnake Hills.
Vineyards in Rattlesnake Hills AVA include the Morrison Vineyard, planted in 1968 to Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon for Chateau Ste. Michelle. It is the oldest vineyard in the AVA. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the Hyatt Vineyard, Whisky Canyon, Outlook and the Portteus Vineyard were established in Rattlesnake Hills.[2]
Opposition to AVA Proposaledit
When an AVA designation for the Rattlesnake Hills was proposed it created controversy among some Washington winemakers and vineyard growers.[6] One of its most notable opponents was grower Dick Boushey of Boushey Vineyards which resides outside of the AVA boundaries. Boushey argued that the area did not have distinctive terroir that would merit an AVA stating "I know of no regional style, specific variety or type of wine that is unique to this proposed area. The granting of this proposal would confuse consumers and undermine the existing Yakima Valley Appellation."[3] However, TTB noted the opposition lacked evidence and found the evidence submitted by the petitioner supported the establishment of the proposed viticultural area.[1]
^ abcdef"Establishment of the Rattlesnake Hills Viticultural Area (2004R–678P)" (27 CFR 9 [T.D. TTB–43; Re: Notice No. 47] RIN: 1513–AA77 Final Rule). Federal Register. 71 (32). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau {TTB), Treasury: 8206–8211. February 16, 2006. Archived (PDF) from the original on April 18, 2023. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
^ abGregutt, Paul (September 24, 2008). "High expectations for Rattlesnake Hills, Washington's newest AVA"(Food & Drink/Lifestyle). The Seattle Times. from the original on July 2, 2021.
^ abcdeGoldberg, Howard G. (March 1, 2006). "New AVA for Washington" (Wine News). Decanter Magazine. Archived from the original on October 3, 2022.
^"Rattlesnake Hills (AVA): Appellation Profile". Appellation America. 2007. from the original on October 21, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2008.
^. Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail. Yakima Valley. January 7, 2014. Archived from the original (About the AVA) on July 14, 2014.
^Dininny, Shannon (February 22, 2006). "New wine grape-growing region recognized". The Seattle Times. from the original on July 2, 2021.
rattlesnake, hills, rattlesnake, hills, american, viticultural, area, located, yakima, county, washington, surrounding, rattlesnake, hills, appellation, state, established, march, 2006, alcohol, tobacco, trade, bureau, treasury, after, reviewing, petition, sub. Rattlesnake Hills is an American Viticultural Area AVA located in Yakima County Washington surrounding the Rattlesnake Hills The appellation is the state s 9th AVA established on March 20 2006 by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau TTB Treasury after reviewing the petition submitted by Mr Gail Puryear Bonair Winery owner along with 10 other vineyard and winery owners in the region proposing the Rattlesnake Hills viticultural area The 68 500 acres 107 sq mi Rattlesnake Hills AVA boundaries are within the Yakima Valley AVA as both are encompassed by the vast Columbia Valley AVA Rattlesnake Hills borders the northern boundary of Yakima Valley including land between the north bank of the Sunnyside Canal and the entire southern boundary slopes are between Outlook and the Wapato Dam The western boundary meanders on an east west chain of hills north of I 82 passing through the cities of Parker Donald Buena and Zillah while just east of the Yakima River Rattlesnake Hills rises to the highest point in the Yakima Valley with elevations ranging from 850 to 3 085 feet 259 940 m 5 Rattlesnake HillsWine regionTypeAmerican Viticultural AreaYear established2006 1 Years of wine industry56 2 CountryUnited StatesPart ofWashington Columbia Valley AVA Yakima Valley AVAOther regions in Washington Columbia Valley AVA Yakima Valley AVACandy Mountain AVA Goose Gap AVA Red Mountain AVA Snipes Mountain AVAGrowing season2600 3000 GDD 10 yr avg 1 Climate regionRegion IIPrecipitation annual average 6 12 in 152 305 mm 1 Soil conditionsWarden Series amp composite of Harwood Burke Wiehl series silt loams 1 Total area68 500 acres 107 sq mi 1 Size of planted vineyards1 500 acres 607 ha 3 No of vineyards29 3 Grapes producedCabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Chenin blanc Gewurztraminer Grenache Malbec Merlot Mourvedre Muscat Canelli Petite Sirah Riesling Semillon Viognier 3 4 No of wineries17 3 Wine producedVarietal Dessert wine Meritage Contents 1 Vineyards 2 Opposition to AVA Proposal 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksVineyards edit nbsp Springtime Pinot Noir grapevines stretch below the Rattlesnake Hills Vineyards in Rattlesnake Hills AVA include the Morrison Vineyard planted in 1968 to Riesling and Cabernet Sauvignon for Chateau Ste Michelle It is the oldest vineyard in the AVA In the late 1970s and early 1980s the Hyatt Vineyard Whisky Canyon Outlook and the Portteus Vineyard were established in Rattlesnake Hills 2 Opposition to AVA Proposal editWhen an AVA designation for the Rattlesnake Hills was proposed it created controversy among some Washington winemakers and vineyard growers 6 One of its most notable opponents was grower Dick Boushey of Boushey Vineyards which resides outside of the AVA boundaries Boushey argued that the area did not have distinctive terroir that would merit an AVA stating I know of no regional style specific variety or type of wine that is unique to this proposed area The granting of this proposal would confuse consumers and undermine the existing Yakima Valley Appellation 3 However TTB noted the opposition lacked evidence and found the evidence submitted by the petitioner supported the establishment of the proposed viticultural area 1 nbsp Rattlesnake Hills Red Wine BlendSee also editWashington wineReferences edit a b c d e f Establishment of the Rattlesnake Hills Viticultural Area 2004R 678P 27 CFR 9 T D TTB 43 Re Notice No 47 RIN 1513 AA77 Final Rule Federal Register 71 32 Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau TTB Treasury 8206 8211 February 16 2006 Archived PDF from the original on April 18 2023 nbsp This article incorporates text from this source which is in the public domain a b Gregutt Paul September 24 2008 High expectations for Rattlesnake Hills Washington s newest AVA Food amp Drink Lifestyle The Seattle Times Archived from the original on July 2 2021 a b c d e Goldberg Howard G March 1 2006 New AVA for Washington Wine News Decanter Magazine Archived from the original on October 3 2022 Rattlesnake Hills AVA Appellation Profile Appellation America 2007 Archived from the original on October 21 2015 Retrieved January 30 2008 Rattlesnake Hills AVA Rattlesnake Hills Wine Trail Yakima Valley January 7 2014 Archived from the original About the AVA on July 14 2014 Dininny Shannon February 22 2006 New wine grape growing region recognized The Seattle Times Archived from the original on July 2 2021 External links editTTB AVA Map 46 25 34 N 120 17 38 W 46 42616465 N 120 29392224 W 46 42616465 120 29392224 nbsp This wine region article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Rattlesnake Hills AVA amp oldid 1222213058, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
