Rocky Reach is Washington’s 20th American Viticultural Area
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Friday, June 3, 2022
Seattle, Washington, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington State Wine Commission is proud to announce Rocky Reach as Washingtons 20th American Viticultural Area (AVA).
Key Points:
- Seattle, Washington, June 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Washington State Wine Commission is proud to announce Rocky Reach as Washingtons 20th American Viticultural Area (AVA).
- We are extremely pleased to have the Rocky Reach AVA approved, said David and Michelle Dufenhorst, who own Rocky Pond Winery and two vineyards located within the AVA.
- The AVA covers 32,333 total acres, though the Columbia River and Rocky Reach Reservoir make up approximately a quarter of the area.
- Topography: Rocky Reach is located on an area of the Columbia River where the river has eroded a deep canyon.