The Wahluke Slope, along with Red Mountain, is Washington’s warmest site, with heat units exceeding 3,000 year in and year out. The desert heat and abundance of water create the right conditions for large-scale production of fine wine grapes. The AVA has more than 20 vineyards accounting for more than a fifth of Washington State’s wine grape production. It does especially well with Riesling, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.

Vineyards:
North Ridge Vineyard – Cabernet Sauvignon
Stone Tree Vineyard – Mouvedre & Syrah
Weinbau Vineyard – Syrah & Cabernet Sauvignon