Helping you tell the Red Mountain story
Below you’ll find an array of recent research papers on Red Mountain AVA, technical documents, maps, and more.
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Technical Information
Size: 4,040 acres
Estimated plantable acreage: 2,700 acres
Elevation: From 540 feet to 1,400 feet
First planted: 1975
Soils: Predominate soils are Warden, Hezel, and Scooteney
Slope: Classic southwest slope, 0-15%
First agricultural product: Vitis vinifera
Root stock: Own-rooted, small amounts grafted
Irrigation: Mostly drip via deep wells and the Yakima River
Average yield: 3.2 tons per acre
Region: Similar to region IV with approximately 3,200 degree days but with significantly higher total acids than are typically found in this warm a region
Sunlight: 17 hours during the growing season, 2 more hours per day than Napa Valley
Annual rainfall: Five to six inches
Major varietals grown: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Price per ton: Approximately three times the state average
