Columbia Gorge AVA explained

Columbia Gorge
Type:American Viticultural Area
Year:2004[1]
Country:United States
Part Of:Washington, Oregon
Similar:Columbia Valley AVA, Walla Walla Valley AVA
Climate Region:Region 1b, Maritime/continental
Soil:Silty loams
Planted:[2]
Vineyards:90+[3]
Grapes:Barbera, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin blanc, Gewurztraminer, Lemberger, Merlot, Pinot blanc, Pinot gris, Pinot noir, Sangiovese, Sauvignon blanc, Syrah, Tempranillo, Viognier, Zinfandel[4]
Wineries:50

Columbia Gorge is an American Viticultural Area (AVA) that encompasses a region within the 40miles Columbia River Gorge and straddles the Oregon and Washington state border. The AVA was established by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau

Notes and References

  1. Columbia Gorge Viticultural Area (2002R–03P) . . Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau . 27 CFR 9 [T.D. TTB–11; Re: Notice No. 11] RIN 1513–AC81 Final rule . 69 . 90. 25831-25835 . 2004-05-10. http://web.archive.org/web/20230418083419/https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2004-05-10/pdf/04-10513.pdf. 2023-04-18. live.
  2. Web site: About the CGWA . Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association . 2023 . http://web.archive.org/web/20220419225016/https://www.gorgewine.com/cgwa . 2022-04-19 . 2024-05-05. live.
  3. Web site: Vineyards . Columbia Gorge Winegrowers Association . 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240502110220/https://www.gorgewine.com/vineyards . 2024-05-02 . 2024-05-05. live.
  4. Web site: Appellation America. 2007. Columbia Gorge (AVA): Appellation Profile. https://web.archive.org/web/20090428132929/http://wine.appellationamerica.com/wine-region/Columbia-Gorge.html. April 28, 2009. January 30, 2008. live.

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