Horse Heaven Hills

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Horse Heaven Hills is a prominent wine-producing and agricultural region in south-central Washington State, known for its rolling, arid hills and extensive vineyards.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf American Viticultural Area
wine region
AVAStatus federally recognized
boundedBy Columbia River
climate arid
semi-arid
country United States
crops alfalfa
barley
corn
wheat
elevationRange approximately 200 to 1,800 feet
grapeVariety Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardonnay
Malbec
Merlot
Riesling
Sauvignon Blanc
Syrah
hasEconomicActivity crop farming
wine industry
irrigationSource Columbia River
knownFor agriculture
extensive vineyards
viticulture
wine production
locatedIn Benton County, Washington NERFINISHED
Washington State
Yakima County, Washington
south-central Washington
nameEtymology named for wild horses that once roamed the area
notableFeature large diurnal temperature variation
long growing season
strong winds that reduce disease pressure
partOf Columbia Valley AVA NERFINISHED
primaryUse dryland farming
wine grape growing
regionType agricultural region
viticultural region
soilType sandy soils
well-drained soils
wind-blown loess
state Washington
terrain rolling hills
wineStyle Bordeaux-style red blends
aromatic white wines
full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon

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Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Benton County, Washington
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