Winery list for Columbia Valley
- Washington's largest viticultural region, covering almost 11 million acres (4,451,700 hectares) representing a full third of Washington State's land mass.
- More than 40,050 vineyard acres (16,207 hectares) of wine grapes planted.
- Columbia Valley's vast size allows for a number of meso and micro-climates.
- Vineyards planted on predominately south-facing slopes, increasing solar radiation in summer and promoting air drainage in winter.
- Merlot is the most widely planted varietal, followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.
- Riesling and Syrah are also planted in significant quantities.
- Growing season of 180-200 days with annual rainfall averaging 6 to 8 inches (15-20 cm).
- Columbia Valley contains Red Mountain and both the Yakima and Walla Walla Valleys within its borders.

Scheid Vineyards
Located 120 miles south of San Francisco lies the deep Monterey Submarine Canyon. This submarine canyon brings a constant upwelling of cold, nutrient rich waters ...
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