The AVA was approved in 1983, and it helped move Yakima Valley to the top of mind when Washington’s wine industry was covered in the press. Since then, 19 other AVAs have been established in ...

It’s the 30th anniversary of the Yakima Valley AVA.’ ” The pride begins with the vines, which allow winemakers from all corners of the state to produce some of the world’s most acclaimed ...

Last month Washington celebrated a major milestone in our state’s wine industry: The 40th anniversary of the Yakima Valley being designated as the first American Viticultural Area (AVA ...

Established 1984, it was the state’s second AVA after Yakima Valley. As of this year, Washington has 20 AVAs and of those 20, only 4 were created before 2000 - Yakima, Walla Walla, Columbia and ...

and last spring the Yakima Valley wine region celebrated 25 years since receiving its designation as Washington state’s very first American Viticultural Area (AVA). Much has changed over the ...

a spokesperson for Visit Yakima Valley, the region has over 90 wineries. A weekend or even a month is not enough, but here are some highlights: Situated in Washington’s Red Mountain AVA ...